People who are not familiar with the law think that a lawyer is a lawyer. It doesn’t matter to them whether the lawyer practices civil law or criminal law. They’re not aware of the fact that different types of lawyers specialize in different things.
This is very similar to how different doctors specialize in different things. If you go to an ENT (ear-nose-throat) doctor for gastric (stomach-related) issues, it’s not as if they’re going to give you completely wrong advice. But if you go to the specialist that you need, then you’re definitely going to get better, more cutting-edge advice. The same is true of a lawyer.
A civil lawyer, a banking lawyer or a shipping lawyer will be able to give you some advice about criminal defense issues. But if you want to get the best possible advice on a criminal defense matter, it’s best to go with an Anoka County criminal lawyer. Here are some of the advantages of going with a criminal defense lawyer as opposed to a civil lawyer:
An Anoka County Criminal Lawyer Is More Familiar with the Law
First and foremost, you have to keep in mind that the law is a changing organism. It’s not static. So if a lawyer got a law degree 10 years ago but has not been up-to-date about criminal defense issues during that entire time, then they’re not likely to be able to defend you as well as someone who had been keeping up to date. This is one of the main reasons why you should opt for someone who has been working mostly in the criminal defense field during their practice i.e., an Anoka County criminal attorney.
An Anoka County Criminal Attorney Has a Specialized Skill Set
Often, lawyers who practice civil law choose to do so because their skills are more suited to that field while those who practice criminal law choose to do so because their skills are more suited to that field. A civil lawyer may be very detail-oriented when it comes to contracts while an Anoka County criminal lawyer might be more eloquent when it comes to presenting evidence in front of a judge or a jury.
An Anoka County criminal attorney also has to be very quick to take advantage of the opportunities which present themselves. This means that they have to know when to object, when to ask for a case to be thrown out, when to press a witness for more information etc. An Anoka County criminal lawyer has to be able to read the faces in a courtroom and know whether the judge/jury are leaning in favor of the defendant. These are skills which a civil lawyer may not have developed because they are not always necessary when it comes to civil law.
An Anoka County Criminal Lawyer Will Build Your Confidence
Working with an Anoka County criminal defense lawyer can help to build your confidence levels as well. You’ll see that the lawyer is familiar with all aspects of the law. You’ll also see that they know what advice to give you with regard to your case.
Your lawyer will be able to tell you how to present yourself in a court of law. They’ll be able to tell you what to wear, what to say and how to present yourself so that you make the best possible impression in front of the judge and the jury. They’ll coach you in case you have to take the stand and make sure that you speak in a way that makes a good impression.
They’ll also be able to answer all your questions about your case, the law and your chances of receiving a light sentence or getting off altogether. Your Anoka County criminal lawyer will be able to give you as much information about your case as you want and explain everything to you in a way that you understand.
Contact us to learn more about why you should opt for an Anoka County criminal defense lawyer.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this article does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Please contact attorney Kirk Anderson for an initial consultation.