If you were recently arrested and charged with a criminal offense in the State of Nebraska, you are undoubtedly worried about your fate and likely a bit intimidated by the legal system in general.
If you have retained the services of an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney, or are planning to do so in the near future, you have taken the most important step toward protecting yourself and your future.
If you have never needed a criminal defense attorney before, however, you may not know what to expect from your first meeting.
While no two criminal prosecutions are the same, and therefore no two initial meetings with a criminal defense attorney are exactly the same, there are some things you can do that apply to just about any first meeting with a criminal defense attorney, including:
Make A List Of Witnesses
As your attorney works on your defense, he/she will likely want to speak to anyone who may be a witness on your behalf down the road. This may include anyone who:
- Can corroborate your version of events
- Witnessed the crime
- Was with you if you claim to have an alibi
- Might have seen you if you claim an alibi
- Can testify to your character in general
- Might have damaging evidence against an alleged victim in the case
- Can directly refute any evidence the State has against you
Prepare A List Of Questions
Prepare a list of questions. Because you will likely be nervous during the meeting it is always best to write out a list of questions you wish to ask in advance. Doing so ensures that you will not forget to ask anything important.
Make Sure You Are In The Right Mindset
This may sound a bit strange; however, it can be important to make sure you are emotionally prepared for the meeting. Being charged with a criminal offense is certainly cause for a wide range of emotions.
Understandably, you may be feeling defensive and skeptical. Make sure, however, that you remember that your attorney is in your corner and, therefore, you would be wise to pay attention to and heed the advice your attorney gives you.
By following the above steps your first consultation with your criminal defense attorney should be a positive and productive meeting.
Contact Our Criminal Defense Attorney Today
If you have been charged with a crime, or are concerned that you might be charged with one, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced Nebraska criminal defense attorney immediately. Contact Petersen Criminal Defense Law 24 hours a day at (402) 509-8070 to discuss your case with an experienced criminal defense attorney today.
Attorney Petersen was invited to join the National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD) organization in 2013. NAFDD vets thousands of lawyers and only chooses those who have achieved stellar results in DUI defense cases. Attorney Petersen was named one of the Top 50 defense attorneys in Nebraska out of more than 5,000.
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