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IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH A CRIME, HAVING A QUALIFIED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE OUTCOME OF YOUR CASE.

Attorney Carl Jordan has won dismissals and Not Guilty verdicts for many clients wrongfully accused of murder and other major crimes. He has also been successful in getting charges reduced so that a guilty verdict did not result in prison. He has won HYTA verdicts which enabled clients to serve probation and get the conviction removed from their record. In this article, he shares the characteristics an attorney needs to provide the best outcome in your criminal matter.

When interviewing prospective attorneys for your criminal case, ask the following questions to determine which attorney can obtain the best possible outcome for you.

• Do you practice criminal law exclusively?
  It is important to select an attorney who practices criminal law exclusively. An attorney juggling multiple practice areas has a basic understanding of criminal law. A criminal defense attorney has mastered criminal law. Prosecutors will walk all over an attorney not intimately acquainted with practicing criminal law.


• Have you handled cases like mine?
  Some lawyers focus their practice on just a few types of criminal charges, such as DUIs, white-collar crimes, or drug crimes. Look for a lawyer with experience handling criminal cases like yours. Do not be afraid to ask if they have represented clients with charges like yours and the outcomes of those cases.


• Have you tried cases in front of a jury? How many cases have you tried at a jury trial?
  Only a small percentage of criminal cases go to trial. Many criminal defense attorneys have never tried a case in front of a jury. If your case goes to trial your attorney will need to select a jury, conduct cross-examinations and direct examinations, and deliver compelling opening statements and closing arguments. They must excel under pressure. Few situations in life are as high pressure as a criminal trial.
  
  You do not want to go to trial with an attorney who has never tried a case at trial. Since you cannot predict whether your case will conclude with a plea deal or with a trial, ensure your attorney is adept at both negotiations/plea bargains and representing clients throughout the entire trial and appeals process.


• What strategy would you propose for handling my case?
  No attorney can guarantee how a case will play out. However, your attorney should be able to devise a clear defensive strategy and a plan for how to proceed with your case. Your attorney should outline the possible strategies, explain to you why he has chosen those strategies for you, and make you aware of each potential strategy’s pros and cons.


• How often do you appear in the courthouse where my case will be heard?
  In addition to courtroom appearance experience, it is helpful for an attorney to have a rapport with the judges who may preside over your case. A criminal defense attorney who knows the local prosecutors will also have a better idea of what to expect from them and how to shape your defense around their potential actions.
  
  Each circuit and district court has a set of preferred practices, protocols, and nuances. Select an attorney who has managed cases in the county where the judge will hear your case. Your attorney’s familiarity with the local court, judges, and prosecutors can work in your favor.


• Will you be the one working on my case?
  Many lawyers belong to firms that employ junior associates. It may be their practice that your initial consultation is with a senior attorney but to assign your case to a junior attorney. You need to be sure of and be comfortable with the attorney who will be by your side. You should ask who will represent you.

About Metro Detroit Criminal Defense Attorney Carl Jordan
Having the best criminal defense attorney improves your chances for a favorable outcome. Selecting an attorney with experience as a litigation and trial attorney is an added plus. Carl Jordan is that rare attorney who excels at litigation and jury trials. He has won the freedom of many former clients wrongfully accused of murder and other crimes.

Because prosecutors and judges know that Carl Jordan has no fear of taking a case to trial, he can secure plea bargains and sentence agreements that many other lawyers cannot achieve. Having an attorney like Carl Jordan is an incentive to prosecutors to achieve a decent resolution through a plea agreement. The prosecution does not want to risk an outright acquittal at trial

Carl Jordan aggressively defends the rights of clients, working diligently to provide the best possible outcome for every criminal case. He has over 20 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney and is a former Michigan and Wisconsin assistant prosecutor.

To learn what options may be available in your case, contact the Carl Jordan for a free consultation. He is available at 248 358-6647.