You may think that there is no better person to tell your side of the story than you, and that may lead you to want to represent yourself in court at a criminal trial. If you’re going waive your right to counsel and argue your case for yourself, you need to be smart about your […]
Your Options For Defending Yourself Against Criminal Charges
If you are charged with a crime, you want to know what your legal options are for beating the charges. You actually have a number of different defense options at your fingertips, but what is the best route to pursue? Should you represent yourself, or look into a defense attorney? Below, we break down four […]
Top 5 Criminals Who Waived the Right to An Attorney… And Failed
The U.S. Bill of Rights guarantees the right to legal counsel in trials. However, many defendants choose to waive their right to a lawyer and instead, act as their own criminal defense attorney. This is known as pro se litigation. Here, we present the top 5 criminals who opted to represent themselves in court… And […]
Hiring a Lawyer vs. Public Defender vs. Self-Representation
When charged with a crime, many people struggle do not know whether to hire an attorney, the public defender, or just represent themselves. It is difficult to make informed, rational decisions when you have little to no knowledge of the justice system. Sometimes, people may think they can handle their legal issues themselves – but […]
