| Fines, Fees, and Payments -- How the Right Criminal Defense Attorney Can Make All the Difference |
| I was at a seminar this weekend of criminal defense attorneys and civil law practitioners. The speaker was talking about the importance of knowing all the facts, circumstances, and consequences of each case. For instance, did you know that here in California, the court adds a 270% surplus on each fine payment? That means, roughly, that a $100.00 fine is going to cost $270 plus additional, incidental, court fees. Why is that significant? As a criminal defense attorney based in Southern California, I handle criminal defense matters in dozens and dozens of courts, in various jurisdictions, throughout the state each and every year. Knowing the judges and prosecutors well is a necessity. So is understanding the particular courthouse practices and "pecadillos". It is a dis-service to clients when an attorney doesn't have the full picture. It frustrates me tremendously when a defendant receives bad and / or incomplete advice. And, this starts from the moment of representation. I personally handle all of the cases in my office. I know that there are firms who have case managers who gather information. That "data" is then passed on to someone else. Then, one lawyer may handle one court appearance and another attorney the next, and so on, and so on. Critical information often is lost in all of the shuffling. There is a huge difference when one, competent and experienced person is spear-heading, controlling, and, ultimately, handling the case. A general supervisory approach to the practice of criminal defense is just that, general, and for my money and yours, unsatisfactory. What that creates invariably is chaos, which a criminal defendant can ill afford when facing some of the most critical decisions of their life. Yes, it can mean the difference between not fully grasping the consequences and reality of a guilty plea when it comes to something as basic as fines and fees. It can also mean the difference between spending years of your life in prison. Every defendant, no matter the charge, is entitled to the best criminal defense representation. At the Law Offices of Richard M. Sudar, we focus on getting the case dismissd. We pride ourselves not only on what we know but also who we know and on our established unparalled reputation. As I oftern say, we do not stop until justice is achieved in each and every case. Anything less is wholly unacceptable. For more information, especially if you, a friend, or loved one needs a criminal defense law firm who truly will fight for you, call the Law Offices of Richard M. Sudar at (310) 277-4112. We have helped thousands of people from around the world successfully resolve their cases. You can also start by clicking here for immediate assistance. Remember, you can afford the best defense! |
Posted By Richard Sudar on November 24, 2009 04:26 pm | Permalink  |