When you contact Southern California’s top criminal defense lawyer, Dan Chambers, at 714-760-4088 or dchambers@clfca.com for a free initial consultation, he can give you specific advice to help you decide the best course of action for your particular case. There are many benefits and drawbacks to pleading guilty to avoid a trial. Here are some general observations that might or might not be relevant to your situation in the interim.
Plea Bargain Advantages
Plea bargain is a deal negotiated by the prosecutor in which the defendant admits guilt to a lower charge in exchange for less harsh punishments in order to get crucial information from the defendant and hasten the trial process.
Accepting a plea deal might be advantageous in many circumstances, but prosecutors won’t even present you with one if they believe you would immediately admit guilt to the initial accusation. It is frequently wiser to hold off on entering a plea until you know whether the prosecution will offer one before doing so.
Agreeing to a Plea Bargain Can Get the Process Over with Much More Quickly
The fact that the matter will proceed through the legal system more quickly is a drawback of entering a guilty plea. It may be advantageous to prolong the legal process if you have family obligations or other significant commitments and would prefer to avoid spending more time in jail or paying fines. Having a few extra months before being found guilty might occasionally have a significant practical impact on people’s life.
Additionally, some employers honor employment contracts while a conviction is pending, but if/when a conviction is handed down, the defendant might need to look for a new work. When you have a conviction on your record, especially if it’s a felony charge, which is frequently a permanent component of your background check, it could be harder to find new employment. This is a crucial factor to take into account, especially if you have dependents who depend on your income for financial support.
On the other hand, since you frequently pay lower legal and court costs and it may be less emotionally taxing, having a quicker trial might occasionally be advantageous. Plead guilty to expedite the legal procedure if you just want everything to be over with as quickly as possible.
No Single Legal Approach Works for Everyone
There are a lot of factors to take into account while deciding whether to plead guilty or wait, depending on the circumstances. Call 714-760-4088 or email dchambers@clfca.com, and you’ll fortunately have Chambers Law Firm criminal defense attorney Dan Chambers on your side.
The legal procedure can be challenging and perplexing, but Attorney Chambers’ knowledge of the law and experience will help you understand each step. It’s hard to intimidate or surprise him because he has over 20 years of experience serving clients in Southern California. Call 714-760-4088 or send an email to dchambers@clfca.com to arrange a free first consultation regarding your particular circumstances with attorney Dan Chambers.
