There are specific life situations that require the help of an attorney. However, we will be the first to tell you that we understand that not every legal complication requires someone to fight your cases for you. For example, if you have a speeding ticket and want to get it reduced, you have the opportunity to go in front of an administrative judge and get that taken care of. Similarly, if you are in a small court claim dispute it is often best to have no representation other than yourself. However, as an attorney, we also know that even the smallest court claim can end up becoming a much larger court case that could create a sticky situation. Even the friendliest marriage can end up in an ugly divorce, a small parking ticket can end up with larger charges if other evidence is introduced, or you can be hurt or injured and need somebody to represent your best interests. When you find yourself in a situation like this it becomes important to have the representation and legal mind of somebody who has studied and trained to be an attorney.
If you have to ask yourself if you need an attorney, here are a couple of questions that you should consider before thinking about representing yourself in a court case of any magnitude.
The first thing you should ask yourself is "Do you understand the complications that go with the law?" The bottom line is, as any attorney will tell you, that the law is extremely complicated. As somebody who is not trained as a lawyer, chances are you will probably not make decisions acting in your own best interest. This is because even the best-case can quickly unravel and the last thing you want is to be standing opposite of a seasoned, well-trained attorney, who understands the law and can take apart your homemade preparation.
Secondly, as you are considering whether or not you actually require an attorney you should consider the fact that most lawyers know how to challenge, and even suppress evidence. If you do not know how to get a key piece of evidence against you removed from the case or have a key piece of evidence introduced, you could find yourself in a slightly disadvantaged position. In fact, your position could be extremely compromised if you do not know how to make sure that all evidence is introduced correctly and all court documents are handled in the right way. An attorney is trained to properly file court documents and handle all legal procedures because this is what we do as part of daily life. An important thing to remember is that once you are part of the criminal justice system, on any side of a court case, you are going to need to go to the system in a timely manner that is dictated by the court and laid out by the rules of law. This and this alone should be a good reason for you to have an attorney if your case has any level of seriousness or could end up costing you your freedom, privileges, or some significant financial hardship.
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