Criminal Advocates, also known as criminal defense Attorneys and public defenders, work to defend individual persons, Firms, organizations, Companies and entities that have been charged with a crime.
Criminal Advocates handle a diverse spectrum of criminal litigation, ranging from domestic violence offenses, porn crimes, violent criminal activities and drug crimes ( producing and selling narcotics), theft, embezzlement, and fraud.
Criminal Advocates Duties & Responsibilities
Criminal Advocatess represent defendants facing criminal charges in magistrate court, District magistrate courts, high Courts and other appellate courts.
Their scope of Legal practice includes bail bond hearings, plea bargains, trial, revocation hearings (parole or probation), appeals and post-conviction remedies.
As part of the lawyer’s job functions, a criminal Advocates will:
Investigate the case and interview witnesses
Research case law, statutes, crimes codes, and procedural law
Build a defense and develop a case strategy
Negotiate with the prosecution to plea bargain to lesser charges
Draft, file and argue motions such as motions to dismiss and motions to suppress
Attorneys for the defendant at trial
Draft, file and argue appeals
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