WHYYOU NEEDACRIMINALDEFENSE ATTORNEY EVEN IFYOU’RE INNOCENT
You’ve been arrested, but you’re innocent! Should you hire a lawyer? This is similar to another commonly asked question I often receive which is: “Will the judge throw my case out at arraignment?” There are procedures put into place that protect your First, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment rights in the United States. The Florida Rules of Evidence and Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure have been set up to cover evidence regarding witnesses, records, documents, and procedures. They outline a standard that Florida courts must follow when adjudicating criminal cases.
What should you do if you get arrested but are innocent?
When you hire an experienced attorney, such as Matthew Konecky, your attorney will walk you through the motions step by step and guide you with the proper verbiage to use when facing a judge in order to obtain a successful outcome. This is crucial — hiring a criminal defense lawyer puts you in a greater position to understand the language of the law, procedural rules, evidentiary rules, and even the constitution. Even if you believe you are innocent and attempt to take the case on by yourself, this may end with a poor result. Abraham Lincoln said it best: “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.”
If you’ve been arrested in the state of Florida and believe you are innocent, a few words can make or break your case and affect your future. Your actions during this time can either help or hurt your innocence. To protect your innocence, you should: • Hire an attorney. • Remain silent. • Avoid confrontation. • Take your lawyer’s advice. • Be patient. Showing up in court and simply stating, “I’m innocent,” does not hold much power. You cannot expect a judge to take a look at the evidence and immediately throw your case out. There is a proper procedure that needs to be followed, and it’s usually best to get help from an experienced criminal defense attorney.
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Cooking With Ashley
Vegan Potato Salad
Prep for barbecue season by perfecting this delicious vegan-friendly side dish!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs potatoes, any type 1 cup plant-based mayonnaise
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3/4 cup celery, chopped 3 green onions, chopped 1 kosher dill pickle, chopped Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp white vinegar 1 tbsp yellow mustard
Directions
1. In a large pot, add the potatoes and cover with water. On high heat, bring potatoes to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook until tender. 2. Drain the water and let potatoes sit for 15 minutes. 3. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, celery, green onions, pickle, salt, and pepper. Place in the refrigerator until ready for use. 4. Once the potatoes cool, slice them into 1-inch pieces. 5. Add the potatoes to the dressing and mix gently to avoid mashing the potatoes. 6. Add more salt and pepper to taste. 7. Cool the dish for 1 hour before serving.
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