Criminal Defense Attorneys work as sole practitioners or in conjunction with legal teams at law practices. The responsibilities of a Criminal Defense Attorney are vast and include retaining and advising clients, drafting various legal documents, conducting research and investigations to create strong defense arguments, and representing clients in both criminal proceedings and appeal hearings.
Que fait un Criminal Defense Attorney ?
A Criminal Defense Attorney is responsible for advising and providing legal representation to individuals charged with criminal acts of varying levels, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Their duties include trying first-chair cases, drafting motions and pleadings, and running trials and motion hearings.
Responsabilités
Un Criminal Defense Attorney doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Criminal Defense Attorney doit être capable d'exécuter :
Building strong defenses for clients charged with crimes or facing criminal charges
Creating successful case strategies through thorough investigations and interviewing of witnesses
Researching statutes, crime codes and case law that pertain to the specific charges their clients are facing
Representing clients at trials in front of judges and juries
Drafting and filing appeal documents
Working toward obtaining dismissals or lesser charges by negotiating with prosecuting attorneys
Compétences requises
Un Criminal Defense Attorney compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Fulfillment of all pre-law and law degree educational requirements
Passing of the state bar exam
Strong communication skills to successfully advise clients and speak on their behalf
Necessary skills to negotiate plea deals on behalf of clients
A sense of commitment to see all cases through to the end
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