Criminal Defense Overview

When an individual is accused of committing an action which is illegal under state and/or federal law, he or she may face arrest and criminal charges. All cases of this nature are handled in various criminal courts, depending on the nature of the offense and whether it is classified as a state or federal crime. Under the U.S. Constitution, American citizens are granted the right to a fair trial by a jury of their peers, and they are granted the right to legal counsel. Criminal defense representation plays a key role in the U.S. criminal justice system, providing a balance against prosecutorial action by government agencies.

A criminal defense attorney's role in representing a client is essentially to use the legal system in the defendant's favor, protecting the defendant's constitutional rights every step of the way and acting as a representative for him or her in criminal court. A criminal defense attorney can also protect a client during police questioning and at any point in the investigation of a crime, again protecting the client's constitutional rights (such as against an unreasonable search and seizure).

Without criminal defense, defendants would stand little to no chance of a fair trial in criminal court. Without an advocate for their rights and someone to represent their side of the story, convictions would likely happen more often than not, and innocent people would be imprisoned or worse.

San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer

Superior Law Center represents clients throughout San Diego County in the face of a wide variety of criminal matters. We are not afraid of going up against the toughest prosecutors in the face of the most serious of criminal offenses and will apply our extensive knowledge and resources to tirelessly protecting our clients' constitutional rights throughout the criminal process.

Get the criminal defense representation you deserve. Contact a San Diego criminal defense attorney at Superior Law Center today.