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The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives every U.S. citizen rights when it comes to criminal prosecution in the Federal Court, stating that; "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right…to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense." The protections of this clause are applied to the States through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause. The term, 'Assistance of Counsel' means a defense attorney when it comes to criminal prosecution. If you are located in the Garfield area and have a need for a criminal defense lawyer, consider Greg Greer of Greg Greer Law Firm, PC.
A criminal defense lawyer works with individuals who face criminal charges. A criminal charge is the official notification (in the U.S. by the Government) that an individual has broken the law. For example, stealing, assault and murder are crimes. When an individual is charged with a crime he or she is given the right to defend themselves and generally this means working with Defense Counsel, like Greg Greer, who operates from Glenwood Springs, in several counties including Garfield,
Facing criminal charges is a serious matter. If you have committed a crime, are to be questioned over one, or have been charged with one, you will want to be sure that your criminal defense lawyer has the skills and experience to help you through it. The law and the Court system is a complicated process which should only be navigated by someone with an excellent understanding of the both. If you are located in Garfield or surrounding counties and you are facing criminal charges or being questioned over criminal acts you may need the services of Greg Greer.
For some the issue of whether they need a criminal defense lawyer may not be clear. So let's go over the situations under which you may seek the services of a criminal defense lawyer like Greg Greer who is based in Glenwood Springs and works out of District and County Courts in the counties of Garfield, Eagle, Mesa, Pitkin, Routt, and Summit. Greg advises that you do not have to wait for criminal charges to seek out his services.
If the police question you about a crime they do not have to read you your Miranda Rights which give you the right to remain silent. The police are only required to read these rights to you once you are in custody. However, if the police wish to question you, you are still entitled to request that a criminal defense lawyer is present. This is the case even if you are the witness or victim of a crime. In these cases a criminal defense lawyer like Greg Greer of Garfield can assist you with understanding the questions being asked of you and the intent of the police. For these reasons it is wise to engage your lawyer's services before speaking with the police.
Greg Greer Law Firm, PC is in the Glenwood Springs area which includes Garfield and Eagle counties. Greg Greer works solely as a criminal defense lawyer and can be contacted by phone on (970) 945-9269, via email at, greg@greggreerlaw.com or visit his website www.greggreerlaw.com for more information and details about his experience and qualifications.
Anyone requiring the services of a criminal defence attorney is already facing a high-stress situation, and doesn't need to worry about the quality of the legal services he or she will be receiving.
If the unfortunate day ever arrives when you require the services of a criminal defense attorney, you're going to want one who will do more than simply negotiate a guilty plea.
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