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Tag Arrests

Failing to share your criminal history or involvement in a crime with your defense attorney will always hurt you in the long run. At the time of your arrest or even at Arraignment, it is possible that the prosecutor does not have your full criminal history, including the out of state history from a Triple I. However, very shortly that information will be available and anything your lawyer has negotiated based on false history will be out the window. And once the prosecutor draws a line in the sand about the history, you can be in big trouble. Be honest up front so your lawyer can negotiate and strategize based on the real facts.

Failing to share your criminal history or involvement in a crime with your defense attorney will always hurt you in the long run. At the time of your arrest or even at Arraignment, it is possible that the prosecutor does not have your full criminal history, including the out of state history from a Triple I. However, very shortly that information will be available and anything your lawyer has negotiated based on false history will be out the window. And once the prosecutor draws a line in the sand about the history, you can be in big trouble. Be honest up front so your lawyer can negotiate and strategize based on the real facts.

Criminal Defense, DUI, General

3 Reasons To Be Honest With Your Defense Attorney

As the saying goes, never lie to your doctor or your lawyer. The reasoning is pretty clear. The person who is harmed by the lie is typically you. Unfortunately, whether it is due to embarrassment or misunderstanding, clients do frequently…

Witt Law Group
October 5, 2023

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