{"id":1761,"date":"2021-05-18T19:19:08","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T19:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/?p=1761"},"modified":"2021-05-18T19:19:08","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T19:19:08","slug":"why-private-criminal-defense-is-always-the-best-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/why-private-criminal-defense-is-always-the-best-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Private Criminal Defense is Always the Best Choice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">When faced with the decision of choosing between a free public defender and a paid private criminal defense attorney, it is important to not think about cost. Instead, you must think about the well-being of your rights, your freedoms, your future, and your family. Regardless of how minor your offense may be, choosing a public defender is incredibly risky and strongly discouraged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn why private criminal defense is always worth it, and how you can afford to hire a lawyer to fight your criminal charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-background-dim\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1762\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Criminal-Defense-Law-Firm-Indianapolis.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Criminal-Defense-Law-Firm-Indianapolis.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Criminal-Defense-Law-Firm-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Criminal-Defense-Law-Firm-Indianapolis-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Criminal-Defense-Law-Firm-Indianapolis-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Criminal-Defense-Law-Firm-Indianapolis-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Criminal-Defense-Law-Firm-Indianapolis-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-huge-font-size\">A Public Defender Might Eventually Get to Your Case. Or They Might Not.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Always Choose Private Defense When Facing Criminal Charges<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>It is vital to entrust your rights and freedoms in an experienced criminal defense lawyer who has the time and resources to devote to your case. The good news is that criminal defense representation for minor infractions is more affordable than you think. Making the choice to hire private counsel over free public defense is worth the cost because you will get better results. Public defenders are overloaded with cases, and cannot devote the amount of time and focus to each individual case like a private counselor can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No Case is Too Minor for a Criminal Defense Lawyer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether caught shoplifting a pack of gum or trespassing onto private property, there is no offense too petty or minor for a private attorney. Penalties like jail time, community service, fines, suspended drivers\u2019 licenses, revoked professional licenses, and more, may all be on the docket of maximum penalties for your particular charges. So, if you want the best chance at avoiding maximum penalties for your pending criminal charges, you must make the best choice for your future and hire private representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Most Important Reasons to Choose Private Counsel:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Private lawyers have the time, knowledge, and experience to know whether or not certain evidence should be suppressed or challenged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Private lawyers understand the workings of a complicated legal system and have the time to navigate any obstacles or complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Private lawyers know when it is best to accept a plea bargain or settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Take Away From This Blog<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the money a person may save by going with a public defender can cost them much more in the long run. The tradeoff of saving money versus a comfortable life is not worth it at all. A private lawyer will be by your side through your entire legal journey, working as an advocate for your rights and your freedoms. This is an investment worth the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>Are you facing criminal charges in Indianapolis, but afraid you cannot afford an attorney?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact the Law Office of David E. Lewis<\/a> at 317-636-7514 to schedule a free consultation with a seasoned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/criminal-defense.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis Indiana criminal lawyer<\/a>, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\"><strong>You Might Also Enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/what-can-a-criminal-lawyer-do-that-a-public-defender-cant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Can a Criminal Lawyer Do That a Public Defender Can\u2019t?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/answers-to-your-questions-about-public-defenders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Answers to Your Questions About Public Defenders<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/can-i-request-a-new-public-defender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can I Request a New Public Defender?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-1024x447.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Criminal Defense 317-636-7514\" class=\"wp-image-1296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4-Copy-e1561564766838-768x336.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Schedule a Free Consultation Today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When faced with the decision of choosing between a free public defender and a paid private criminal defense attorney, it is important to not think about cost. Instead, you must think about the well-being of your rights, your freedoms, your &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/why-private-criminal-defense-is-always-the-best-choice\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1762,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[5,6,1284,1319,902,1320],"class_list":["post-1761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-criminal-defense","tag-criminal-defense","tag-criminal-defense-lawyer-indianapolis","tag-criminal-lawyers","tag-public-defender-cons","tag-public-defender-vs-lawyer","tag-public-defense-facts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1761"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1761\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1763,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1761\/revisions\/1763"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.delewislaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}