Most people believe that the justice system is specifically designed to protect and serve. Although it is true, one must not forget that nothing is perfect and we are all human beings, so mistakes can be made quite often. At times, people who had the misfortune to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, are being condemned for the crimes that they have never committed. Too many people are in jail and all over the nation for nothing. Furthermore, the prosecutors are very often swift to judge and the defendants are too stressed out to have a valid say in the matter.
With that said, because of all that stress and pressure, people are often prepared to do just about anything in order to relieve the tension and to make it all go away. Hence, some of them are going to gladly agree for any kind of plea bargain that the prosecution is going to offer. Even if it is clearly not a good deal indeed. Well, at times, people, who are completely innocent, are using the plea bargain without even realizing what they are signing. Here is a very clear demonstration. Let us imagine that you, along with your pals are going to a huge party. It is a large event, a great social gathering and things are going great. The music is awesome, your favorite tracks are playing on the stage; the people around you are all friendly and welcoming. Well, the guys want to hit the bar and suggest that you join them. You are not very eager to drink hard liquor and you grab a single bottle of beer instead. Afterwards, you and your friends are all going to dance and have fun, making all sorts of moves. Suddenly, a law enforcement officer approaches you. He claims that you are totally drunk and that your behavior is a clear indication of that. You are trying to explain that you did not drink any alcohol. However, the police officer does not want to hear it – he simply throws away the bottle of your beer and takes you in his custody.
Needless to say, the vast majority of people in a situation like this are going to panic, especially if you never had to deal with the police before. You will be taking to the courtroom. The prosecutor, who views you only as yet another case file, will do his best to get it done quickly. He or she is going to suggest you a plea bargain – you will need to admit that you were drunk and you will only have to pay a small fine. This is why it is so important to have a good San Fernando criminal attorney by your side. Only our skilled criminal defense lawyer Dmitry Gorin will know if your rights are violated, and how to suppress all the evidence for the prosecution.
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