by Bella Holly

Everyone is familiar with the arrest procedure when a person is read the “Miranda warning,” whether it is from watching cop shows on TV or through an actual arrest. You may or may not have noticed a specific part of the Miranda rights that states “You have the right to an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” If you have been charged with an offense in the state of Texas, chances are that you want to be able to choose your own representation, which means hiring a San Antonio defense attorney.

In a perfect world, all defense/criminal defense attorneys would be equal. In addition, they would all be as talented (or fortunate) as television attorneys like Perry Mason or Ben Matlock at proving their clients are innocent. Unfortunately, this is the real world and some attorneys are not as good as others. Even worse, many clients are really guilty, making the job of the defense attorney that much harder.

When looking for a San Antonio defense attorney, the first thing you will want to know is whether he has a good trial record, meaning does he get a fair number of clients acquitted, or at least reduced sentences.

The second thing to look for is the rate charged by a criminal defense attorney. The best are often very expensive, making it difficult for the average man on the street to afford their services. One thing is certain, however, you do not want to attempt to represent yourself or have a public defender paid by the government who will likely do a poor job of defending you.

If you find yourself waiting in prison until the date of your trial, you might do well to ask around if any of the other inmates are in a similar situation as you. If so, they may be able to recommend a good San Antonio criminal defense attorney. Even if you are guilty of the charge, having a lawyer on your side can help to lessen the sentence to something less severe.

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If you have been accused of any crime–big or small–please seek consultation with a San Antonio defense attorney.

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