Yesterday marked two years since the legendary Joe Frazier passed away.  A great Champion, Joe Frazier demonstrated toughness, bravery and determination that simply eclipsed that of normal men.  At his gym, I got tougher, more confident and was taught a brawler style.  Brawlers can throw a mean punch, but must also be willing to get hit.  I wasn't taught to float around the ring and sting my opponent with a few jabs.  At Frazier's gym, if you weren't willing to take some punches, you were in the wrong sport.

The lesson: BE AGGRESSIVE - DON'T BE TIMID and it applies to criminal defense as well.  When criminal defense attorneys approach a case, we're presented with all of the government's evidence.  The police report will likely make it seem like the defendant is guilty and will refer to evidence of a crime.  At trial, however, the government has to go much further.  The prosecutor must prove each element of the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.  This is a high burden of proof, and the government has limited resources to prosecute thousands of cases.  It's up to you and your attorney to put up a fight. 

Surely there are instances where a plea bargain is the best outcome, but having an attorney who will start developing your case theory and preparing to win at trial is the best way to achieve a great outcome.  Whether through a trial win or enhanced bargaining position, preparing to fight a case and running the right motions are vital to a thorough defense.  In other words, your attorney cannot be afraid to take some hits to the face if you want to win!

There is a common understanding that public defenders have too many cases.  This is certainly true.  What is also true, however, is that prosecutors have too many cases as well.  The DA prosecutes all of the cases that the public defender has, AND all of the cases where the defendants are represented by various private counsel.  Though the DA does have extensive resources, they have so many cases that they must avoid spending too much time on an individual case.  A defense attorney with a small case load can file motions and set cases for trial, making the DA work hard to try to get the convictions they are seeking.  This gives the defense a lot of leverage and can help yield the best possible results in criminal cases.

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Los Angeles, contact our office for a free consultation.  An arrest, or criminal charges can be fought.  Let a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer fight for you and assert your rights and defenses on your behalf.  It could mean avoiding a conviction, it could mean avoiding jail time, immigration consequences and more.

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Los Angeles Police Department
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Nicholas M. Loncar, Esq. 
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
t: 213-375-3775 | f: 213-375-3099
Mobile: 323-803-4352 
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1200 Wilshire Blvd | Suite 406
Los Angeles, CA | 90017
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By Nicholas Loncar