In the year 2014, there has been a great increase in the United State’s crime rate. Among the states in the US, Alaska has the highest crime rate recorded in 2014 which amounts to 635.8 per 100,000 population. With a slight difference, Nevada comes in second with 635.6 per 100,000 population. Tennessee, New Mexico, and Florida follow.
The world is getting more dangerous than it was. Violent crimes have become rampant and more people are getting hurt and more lives are taken. Unfortunately, not all perpetrators end up behind bars. Some even get away from their crimes by pointing their fingers toward someone else. Some innocent people got to pay for the crimes they have not committed. This is the time a criminal defense lawyer steps in.
There is a variety of major services in which a criminal defense lawyer performs to help the accused in any given case. Not only does he/she acts as a defender but also acts as adviser. In accordance with judicial system, one is innocent until proven guilty. Everyone accused, no matter what kind of crime it is, has the privilege and right to a legal defense.
The main role of a criminal defense lawyer is to defend his/her client against the accused of committing a crime. In order to have a flawless defense, the lawyer should quickly sum up the immediate facts of the case and start a thorough investigation.
Client interaction
In order for the client and the lawyer to work together, there should be a “client interaction”. It is the first order of business. In this step, the lawyer will personally meet the client to discuss the case. It is also possible that the lawyer should visit the accused in prison.
Case management
This is where the fundamental role of a criminal defense lawyer comes in. This step involves organizing of case documents, reviewing of the correspondents, and filing of exhibits.
Pleading Preparations

This is where experience and knowledge of the lawyer become primarily important. The criminal defense lawyer is expected to perform his duties to the best of his abilities. This is possible by utilizing his/her expertise in criminal defense law and applies to each particular case. Further, this is the chance for the lawyer to prove his/her client’s innocence from the charged crime.
In this phase, determining and answering the complaints filed against the accused is involved as well as submission of defendant’s defenses and denials against the complaints. The necessary copies of all important documents need to be passed to the prosecutor of each case and to the court.
However, in proving the client’s innocence, the process can end in settlement negotiation. Plea bargains are sometimes used to work for a lighter sentence, often before a trial.
Finding a reliable criminal defense lawyer is the most essential thing to do for a successful defense. If you are in need of one, contact Van Tubergen, Treutler, & Hayes, PLLC at 616-844-3000. You can expect our reliable service in Grand Haven, Holland, Ottawa, and Muskegon County.