How to prepare to meet with your St. Catharines criminal lawyer
Facing criminal charges is a difficult and often embarrassing situation. On top of the stress of your impending case, the process of finding, meeting, and learning how to work with a criminal defence lawyer can be difficult. Meeting with a lawyer prior to your case will provide you with peace of mind and will ensure that your rights are protected and that you have access to a fair trial. A criminal defence lawyer can be the difference between innocence and guilt or staying in or out of jail. You will have many questions prior to meeting with your criminal lawyer, but without preparation, you’ll fail to receive the answers you want. Before your initial consultation with your criminal lawyers, have the following prepared. Preparing for your meeting Collecting all the documents that you have about your case is the first step in preparation, and these may include: The arrest record The police file Your criminal record Your motor vehicle records (if the charge is motor-related) Your medical