Criminal Law
Whether you are the suspect of a criminal investigation or have already been arrested, every moment is critical. Police take every opportunity to gather more evidence and extract a confession. Even your initial court appearance determines your ability to await trial from home, as opposed to spending time in jail. You must act quickly to protect yourself. Every person has the right to legal counsel.
When you hire an attorney from Berger Law, we will evaluate the legality of the police work that led to your arrest. Having a lawyer present during pretrial court sessions can help to contest the lawfullness of evidence obtained and address other potential violations of one’s rights.
If the case goes to trial, an attorney will play a critical role in court. This includes entering a formal plea during an arraignment, arguing for fair bail, cross-examining witnesses, presenting evidence that creates reasonable doubt in the minds of jurors, and contesting the imposition of a restraining order, if applicable.