Anyone who has been charged with a criminal offense must first and foremost contact a criminal defense lawyer. Even if you are innocent or the offense is minor, having a criminal defense lawyer on your side is advantageous and will help you get the best outcome. The criminal defense team of the Kenney Legal Defense is led by defense lawyer Karren Kenney, who has over 25 years of legal experience. Attorney Kenney knows the ins and outs of local county and federal courts throughout Southern California. Here are just some of the best reasons why hiring the criminal defense team at Kenney Legal Defense is in your best interest:
Support During Police Questioning – A Defense Lawyer Will Protect Your Rights
Police interviews are very stressful and scary. Even those who are innocent can say something wrong, which can harm their case. Law enforcement does not always record a person’s statement, and a lot of times will completely misconstrue what the person said in the police report. These statements can then be used against the person and result in criminal charges being filed. With the presence of a defense lawyer, clients can feel safe and secure knowing that someone is on their side at all times, and will interject during the questioning so they don’t say the wrong thing. If you are under federal investigation, it is even more crucial to have a defense lawyer prior to making any statements to the Feds. Federal law enforcement officers are known for employing shady tactics, many times lying to the suspect and telling them they don’t need to have a lawyer present during questioning.
Proving Innocence / Sentence Reduction
A defendant never has to prove they are innocent. A person is cloaked in the presumption of innocence until the person either pleads guilty or is found guilty by a jury. It is the prosecution’s responsibility to prove a person is guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt” if the case goes to a jury to decide. If the jury trial route is the chosen path, ALL jurors have to unanimously agree that the person committed the charged offense “beyond a reasonable doubt.” This is the highest burden of proof in the United States justice system, and is followed in both state and federal courts across the country.
For those who don’t want to fight their case, our team will do its best to ensure your sentence is greatly reduced. At Kenney Legal Defense, we will create a sentencing mitigation strategy to make sure that you do not receive more of a sentence than you should. Sentencing mitigation is a process where you obtain any type of medical records, school records, therapy records, employment records, and letters of support to present to the sentencing judge. With client collaboration efforts, we have been successfully helping our clients avoid jail and prison time.
Don’t waste time, contact a Defense Lawyer … Your situation could get worse.
Contact Us Now at Kenney Legal Defense so we can get started on protecting your rights and making sure you get the best possible outcome.