Frequently Asked Questions
Many of the State of California's Public Defenders are highly skilled defense attorneys. Others are fresh out of law school. Most importantly, every Public Defender in the state has an extremely large caseload; that is, he or she is charged with defending many, many clients. The Batsakis Law Group attorneys have both the experience level and the adequate amount of time that will ensure complete, thorough and effective defense representation to ensure the best possible outcome in your case.
Every criminal case has consequences. Don’t plead guilty without understanding the impact of your case on your future.
DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY EVEN FOR MINOR OFFENSES?
Yes. Although a criminal offense that doesn't have potential jail or prison time might seem inconsequential, there are a number of reasons that you should still have a defense attorney representing you. For example:
Even a minor criminal offense can create a criminal record for you that could have a negative effect on your employment opportunities, education and housing. Every application form that contains a question about a prior criminal conviction will need to include such a conviction.
Even minor criminal offenses “add up,” and a conviction that seems like no big deal now could come back later to you as a prosecutor considers your criminal record when issuing a charge or when you are sentenced for another offense.