Some prosecutors really like certain lawyers, because those lawyers simply deliver their clients to the State, wrapped with a pretty little bow on their guilty plea. Having this kind of defense attorney actually makes the prosecutor's case easier for them. It eliminates that chance the plea will get overturned on appeal, and it relieves them from having to explain your rights to you.

But there is a difference between like and respect. Prosecutors respect, and therefore give reasonable deals when possible, to lawyers whose skills and tenacity they respect. Incidentally, most prosecutors will admit that those attorneys who have beaten them at trial, and/or those attorneys who have at least put of a good fight on behalf of their clients are both liked and respected by the prosecutors.

Why would I need at Attorney to plead?  Exactly... Keep in mind that you don't necessarily need an attorney to plead guilty as charged. Some so-called DUI defense lawyers plead 100% of their DUI clients out, without so much as a reduction to a lesser charge or a break in sentencing.

THE LA CONGA LINE: A Spoof

PICTURE THIS... a jubilant lawyer, slicked out in an expensive suit strolls into court with 7 private clients on the docket. The first client puts her hands on the lawyer's hips from behind. The next client lines up behind the first client, and puts his hands on her hips. This continues until all 7 clients are in line behind the lawyer. The lawyer then dances towards the judge and prosecutor to the beat of an Afro-Cuban rhythm. Just like the Conga dance, the clients in turn march towards the judge... "da da ta ta ta ta... GUILTY" "da da ta ta ta ta GUILTY."

ASK ANY POTENTIAL LAWYER WHAT PERCENTAGE OF HIS CASES PLEAD GUILTY TO NON-REDUCED DUI CHARGES.

 

 

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