Know Your Rights

Phoenix Criminal Law Defense Attorney
Phone: 888-309-7736

Based in Phoenix, The Baker Law Firm defends clients throughout the Phoenix area charged with a criminal offense. Mr. Baker is a former public defender who understands state and federal criminal laws, the criminal process, the state and federal mandatory sentencing guidelines, and is experienced in providing uncompromising criminal defense representation for individuals charged with a crime.

Know Your Rights!

At The Baker Law Firm, we want you to know your rights. If you are taken in for questioning, or interrogated by the police, you should request an attorney. Even if you did nothing, and are innocent of the crime being investigated, you should have an attorney present to make sure your rights are protected.

Do Not Speak with Anyone without Consulting an Attorney - Contrary to popular belief, innocent people do go to jail. Regardless if police investigators act friendly or adversarial, they are out to solve a crime, and if they believe you are a potential suspect, they will use any devices or say anything to coerce incriminating evidence from you. An experienced criminal defense attorney can protect your rights and advise you to answer or refrain from answering questions.

Remember, anything you say can and WILL BE used against you. Contact our criminal law defense attorney to represent your legal interests and constitutional rights.

Search and Seizure Issues - Search warrants must be specific in their authority, and the police are bound by the limit of a search warrant in most cases. If you receive a search warrant, Mr. Baker, can help ensure that it is properly executed. In some instances, police can perform searches without a search warrant; however, they typically must have just cause. If you have had incriminating evidence seized from your person or property, you should engage an experienced criminal law defense attorney to protect your constitutional rights against illegal searches and seizures. Contact us to schedule a consultation or to request our assistance with a search warrant.

The Criminal Process - Typically, you will be charged with a crime by a direct complaint or indictment. The next step will either be a preliminary hearing or an arraignment. In most cases, there will be other pre trial hearings to determine various issues, including evidentiary hearings, motion hearings, etc. Those are usually followed by a criminal trial. In some cases, there may be an appeal after the trial.

Plea versus Trial - The decision to go to trial or plea is based on many factors, predominately the evidence against you and the offer being made by the prosecution. In most cases, unless the evidence is overwhelming, because of the sentencing guidelines, it may be preferable to go to trial. In any event, we can help you make the ultimate decision regarding a plea offer or proceeding to trial by explaining to you the risks and benefits of either decision, and proceed according to your informed decision.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Criminal Law Defense Lawyer

For more information about your rights, the criminal process, or to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your criminal charges with an experienced criminal law defense attorney, please call us at 888-309-7736, e-mail us, or fill out our intake form on our Contact Us page. We fight hard for you!