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Why do I need a lawyer if I plan to plead guilty?
Nobody wants to experience criminal punishment. Sometimes, though, your best bet is to plead guilty, as reduced punishment is often better than the risk of going to trial – and potentially facing far more severe penalties.
When you want to enter into a guilty plea, you need the assistance of a skilled and professional Orlando criminal defense attorney.
Contact Katz & Phillips, P.A. immediately for a free consultation and case review. In the meantime, keep reading to learn why it’s important to have a lawyer, even if you plan on pleading guilty.
What a lawyer can do for you
Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate
The biggest advantage that you will get out of having an attorney is the negotiation aspect.
Knowing the law and having experience in the realm of criminal law is probably the biggest advantage that a lawyer has over a layperson.
The reason why negotiation is such an important part of plea agreements is that prosecutors have almost unlimited discretion to decide what charges to bring against you.
Even if you have clearly and obviously committed a crime, you will not be charged with it unless the prosecutor decides to charge you.
Making prosecutorial discretion work to your advantage
A skilled criminal defense attorney can persuade the prosecutor:
- Not to charge you
- Charge you with less than they could
- Make sentencing recommendations to the Court that are far lower than the typical sentence for such a crime.
It can be scary how much power prosecutors have, but prosecutorial discretion can be used in your favor.
If you enlist the assistance of a skilled and professional Orlando criminal defense attorney, you can convince the prosecutor to grant you a favorable plea deal agreement.
Contact an Orlando criminal defense attorney today to ensure that you are well-represented.
It is much easier to negotiate with the prosecution if you are apprised in the area of law and can argue to the prosecutor that their case is weaker than they think.
Personal relationships with prosecutors
When your lawyer has a personal relationship with the prosecutor, it is much easier for them to negotiate a favorable outcome.
In fact, for several types of misdemeanor negotiations, talks between the prosecutor and your lawyer might take as little as a few minutes.
Contact an Orlando criminal defense attorney
While pleading guilty might seem like an easy task, you still need a reliable criminal defense attorney to assist you.
This is because pleading guilty is essentially a negotiation, but your negotiation partner is a trained prosecutor. Prosecutors are very good at their job, and if you aren’t careful, you might get railroaded.
Our skilled Orlando criminal defense attorneys are well aware of all of the tricks in the prosecutor’s arsenal.
They will be able to advise you on whether the deal you are being offered is a good deal or not, and what the collateral consequences of your plea will be.
When you need help negotiating a plea deal, contact Katz & Phillips, P.A. online or call (321) 425-8961.
Decades of Trusted Service. Hundreds of Grateful Voices.
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“David Katz sets the standard by which all other defense attorney's must measure. He not only knows his craft and has the experience to back it up, he relishes forcing his opponents to follow the law towards the best outcome for his clients.”- Karate K.
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“Christine Vazquez took on our case with a 24hr commitment. She put everything on the line to hold the judicial system accountable.”- Phil W.
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“I can’t thank attorneys Christine Vazquez and David Katz enough for the incredible job they did on my DUI case.”- Gabriel H.
Why Hire Katz & Phillips?
Some important reasons to secure experienced representation include:
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Board-Certified* Attorneys
Our founding attorneys are two of three board-certified* DUI defense lawyers in the state.
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Former Prosecution Experience
As former prosecutors, we bring an invaluable perspective and skillset to every case.
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High Success Rate in Criminal Defense
With a 90%+ success rate, our proven track record of success speaks for itself.
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Decades of Experience
With more than 10,000 cases handled, our advocates are well versed in criminal law to help you navigate your case with care and efficiency.
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Always Responsive
Our team is available to take your call and address any questions or concerns you have.
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Financing Available
The last thing you need during a criminal case is financial stress. Our firm offers financing with no credit check required.
Meet Your Dedicated Defense Team
Led by two of Florida's Board-Certified* DUI Experts, Our attorneys bring together more than 50 years of success, defending clients across Florida against criminal and DUI charges.
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DUI Charges Reduced
The court deemed all other conditions satisfied so M.A. did not have to go on probation at all and walked out of courthouse with a fine and fees to pay, and the case behind her.
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Case Dismissed
J.A.R. had had a previous DUI conviction and was facing mandatory jail time if convicted of this offense. In reviewing the discovery provided by the state, our team found several issues with the police investigation, and realized that our clients’ rights had been violated.
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All Charges Dropped
In reviewing the evidence provided by the State our team realized that T.R.’s rights had been violated when she was immediately illegally arrested by the Trooper. Further, there were many other errors made by the Trooper which would result in the evidence gathered being suppressed.
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All Charges Dropped
In this case, our client, R.H., was out with friends. A family member who was angry with him tracked his location by tracking his cell phone, called the police, told them he was very drunk, and led the police right to his car. The officers stopped his car and eventually arrested him.
Our Case Results
Two of Florida’s only Board-Certified* DUI Defense experts fighting for you.
- DUI Charges Reduced
- Case Dismissed
- All Charges Dropped
- All Charges Dropped
