I’m guilty. Why should I hire an attorney?

Let’s squash one myth: Hiring an attorney, even if you feel you are guilty of a crime, is not wasteful.

A criminal defense attorney’s role is to act as an advocate for the accused, protecting his/her client’s interests and making sure the law works as it should.

I don’t want anyone to find out about my charge. Will hiring an attorney expose me to the public?

Hiring an attorney will not increase the chances of your pending charge(s) becoming public knowledge. However, if you are convicted of the charges, it may increase your chances of having to disclose your conviction to your spouse/significant other or family, insurance company, employer, or in any situation where a criminal background check may be necessary.

Hiring the best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for your case will not guarantee that you will succeed in fighting the charges against you, but there are defenses that can be used in certain arrests that can be in your favor. Your life and reputation are worth having the best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for your case working for you to determine what defenses may be used in your case.

I know the best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for my case could cost significantly more than another attorney with less experience. How can I justify the additional expense?

A criminal conviction can have a significant impact on your future.

The best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for your case will advocate on your behalf to either try to avoid a conviction altogether or attempt to minimize the fines, fees, penalties, and sanctions that you may face. Not all criminal defense attorneys have the experience and knowledge necessary to challenge evidence before the court. The best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for your case will aggressively fight to protect your rights and your freedom.

Why do I need to hire an attorney that specifically specializes in criminal defense?

According to Wikipedia, there are over 100 areas of law that an attorney may practice in Michigan. Just like doctors, there are attorneys that practice general law, but that does not mean that they are qualified to defend you in a complex criminal matter. Just like doctors, you want to weigh the impact a criminal conviction may have on your future and determine whether seeing a “specialist” is in your best interest.

Can’t I just plead guilty and expunge/remove the conviction from my record in five years?

The answer is only a “maybe”.

There are several conditions when applying for an expungement of a criminal conviction from your record. There is not a guarantee that you will qualify for the removal of the conviction once it has been added to your criminal record.

How do I know an attorney is the best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for my case?

Do your research! Beyond a lawyer’s website, there are several other ways to determine whether the attorney you are considering is the best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for your case.

AVVO.com provides a snapshot assessment of a lawyer’s background, and should be considered alongside other information such as client reviews and peer endorsements.

Doing a Google search for a lawyer can also bring up additional reviews, news articles, and videos that can help to determine whether you feel the lawyer that you are considering is the best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for your case.

Why is Attorney Joseph Arnone the best Macomb County criminal defense attorney for my case?

Attorney Joseph Arnone is a top-rated Michigan criminal defense attorney with over a decade of experience defending clients charged with both federal and state prosecuted criminal offenses.