If I was convicted of a Domestic Assault and am facing a year in jail with a sentencing hearing next week, should I hire a lawyer?
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If I was convicted of a Domestic Assault and am facing a year in jail with a sentencing hearing next week, should I hire a lawyer?
Asked on December 13, 2014 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
In a word: yes. A lawyer will know both the legal and practical arguments that will maximize your chance of getting a reduced sentence, or possibly even a suspended sentence or non-incarceraton punishment (like community service, mandatory anger management classes or the like). Look at this way--even if all an experienced attorney does is spare you one or two months of jail, wouldn't that be worth the expense?
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