Making the life changing decision about whether you should take a plea or go to trial in your criminal case is stressful. It can greatly impact both you and your family for the rest of your life. In Arizona, most other states, and federal courts around the country, it’s extremely difficult to withdraw from a plea agreement once it is accepted by a judge.
If you even a little unsure about what decision you should make, or if you are not sure if your criminal defense attorney is doing everything possible to defend you, it’s wise to get a second opinion about your case. By getting a second opinion you will:
- Get an independent evaluation of the facts of your case;
- See if there are any legal challenges to your charges that have not been explored or presented;
- Determine if there is evidence that your current lawyer should pursue, but has not;
- See if there are expert witnesses that could bolster your defense.
In some cases, getting a second opinion and finding weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case can get you a better plea bargain, and in others it may help discover evidence that could get the charges against you dismissed. Getting a second is a cost effective way of hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney like Jason Lamm to do a limited review of your case and a far reduced cost than you may have already paid your attorney.
While no criminal defense attorneys can make you promises, the reality is that by getting a second opinion can only make things better for you and it certainly won’t make things worse.
Get yourself the peace of mind you deserve by calling Jason Lamm at (602) 663-9100 to schedule a consultation about getting a second opinion on your criminal defense case.