A person who commits a white collar crime like embezzlement or insider trading has a constitutional right to representation by a qualified lawyer. It does not matter whether this Schaumburg white collar criminal defense attorney believes the person is guilty or even if the client has confessed guilt to the lawyer.
The Lawyer’s Obligation
Upon accepting the case, the lawyer is required to defend the person with full competence. In fact, the American Bar Association (ABA) uses the term “zealously” when describing how an attorney should pursue defending the client. A Schaumburg white collar criminal defense uses legal and ethical strategies to achieve the best outcome.
Possible Best Outcomes
The best outcome might be having the case dismissed, charges dropped or reduced, or the defendant found not guilty in court. When evidence is strong, the lawyer may realize the improbability that a judge would order case dismissal. Bringing the case before a jury would be a substantial risk.
Plea Bargains
The prosecuting attorney may refuse attempts to change the charges unless the defendant agrees to a plea deal. The negotiation between the prosecution and defense involves the person pleading guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence than would otherwise be likely. This often is the result of the prosecution reducing the charges.
Relevant Statistics
According to the ABA, nearly 98% of all convictions are the result of plea deals as of 2023. This includes a broad range of criminal offenses, including white collar crimes.
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