Clark, CO Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Sure you can.. But if you needed surgery, would you operate on yourself?? If you can't swim, would you choose to swim across a deep lake without assistance?? The practice of law can be very complicated. If you choose to represent yourself, then you will be held to the same standard as a licensed attorney. Do you know how to prepare jury instructions? Do you know how and when to make the appropriate objections during trial? Do you know how to effectively examine a witness or cross examine a witness? Do you know how to admit evidence into a trial? As a defendant, representing yourself, do you know how to do so without incriminating yourself? Do you know how to effectively examine the State's case to identify deficiencies and weaknesses that might help you to negotiate an acceptable disposition and/or possible dismissal? I would bet your answer to these questions is "No", if you even know what I am talking about. Chances are, if you represent your self, you will probably be convicted. If you are convicted, you cannot appeal your conviction based upon "ineffective counsel". Bottom line: while you probably can represent yourself, it's a very poor decision .. One you will most likely regret. If you wish to consult with me on this case, I welcome your contact. I have been practicing 28 years and serve as a part time judge for 6 cities and the King County Courts.

Well, it depends. (right, lawyer talk) both people of the house should get their own lawyer - meaning that they should not talk to each other and they should only say I want a lawyer to police - both should refuse to consent to any searches It may be difficult to prove who did what. It is possible that both could be charged, but both have the defense that the other did it. Anything that each one does to destroy that defense hurts the other. Google - the prisoners dilemma. It is a nice discussion of the general situation. Another way to put it is you either hang together or hang separately. It is unlikely that both are guilty, but the police and DA will do what they can to make one or both talk and blame the other. Then both could be found guilty.