The Malibu Patch published an article entitled, “LA County Eliminates $50 Registration Fee for Indigent Defendants”. The article discusses the $50 upfront fee charged to defendants in need of a public defender. Comments from the article in respect of the elimination of the $50 fee stated that the charge was a ‘bar’ to the “kind of defense that the constitution had in mind” and that amount to some of the defendants makes the difference between having gas, food or being able to make a payment in respect of one’s utility bill. It was further stated that doing away with the fee would remove the burden for some indigent defendants as it kept such individuals from retaining the services of an attorney. A lawyer and spokesperson from the Law Offices of Randy Collins shared the benefits of hiring a criminal defense lawyer instead of deciding to represent oneself.

The lawyer begin by stating that, “the move to eliminate the $50 upfront fee charged so as to retain the services of a lawyer is commendable as it allows defendants access to legal representation for their cases. However, the choice of retaining a public defender rests upon the defendant.” He stated that it must be known as to the reasons why a defendant needs the representation and advice of an experienced lawyer especially in criminal law.

Below are six reasons for the need to retain the services of a lawyer: 

Law is complicated - it must be known that law is complicated and even some of the most experienced lawyers generally do not represent themselves in court. A solid case can quite easily fall apart without the help of a trained and emotionally detached lawyer.

Not having a lawyer can be a cost on its own - some people assume that by not retaining the services of a lawyer they stand to save money however, in some circumstances there is a lot to lose by not being represented by an experienced and qualified criminal lawyer. In fact such an action can cost you your freedom therefore, hiring a lawyer can actually save you.

Knowledge is key to winning or losing - lawyers have the knowledge to know how to challenge or suppress evidence. For example, there may be a key piece of evidence tying you to a crime, a lawyer can easily note whether such evidence was improperly obtained or not. One even notes where a witness’ testimony contradicts an earlier statement.

Filing of court documents and other legal procedures - lawyers know how to properly file court documents while adhering to the timelines in place. If not filed on time or correctly, a document can easily derail your case, delay a legal procedure or have your case thrown out.

Experts - lawyers depend on a hoard of experts to assist with their clients cases. However, a non-lawyer may not know the type of professional required to assist with discovery or challenge evidence or testimony by the opposing party.

The other party has legal representation - in such a case you automatically stand at a disadvantage if the other party has legal representation and as such this may result in you being taken full advantage of due to your lack of representation.

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About the company:

The Law Offices of Randy Collins are a group of renowned professionals who specialize in criminal law and pride themselves in pouring their heart and soul into every case. For a free case evaluation contact their offices today.

Contact Information:

Address: Law Office of Randy Collins
　　　　1000 Quail St #110,
　　　　Newport Beach,
　　　　CA 92660
Telephone: (888) 250-2865

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