We have seen plenty of movies and scenes where slick-looking businessmen wearing top dollar suits walk confidently up and down courthouse stairs, briefcases filled with papers and legal documents, and you wonder what is going through their minds.
What big case are they working on, who are they defending the laws of justice for, and how are they doing it so effortlessly? Is there a trick, a method to make it look so easy, or is it a subject you can study at university? We will delve more into the ‘behind the scenes’ of what it takes to be a top-tier lawyer.
Understanding the term lawyer.
The list of technical jargon and big words used when referring to the legal side of situations is endless, there are attorneys, judges, and then attorneys-at-law, or powers-of-attorney, it is enough to make your head spin.
A simple read about it here https://www.halt.org/differences-between-criminal-defense-attorney-vs-lawyer/ can help clear things up somewhat, but we will look a bit further into the process and how it all works later on in this article.
Fines.
I’d like to think I am one of the few people who haven’t had the pleasure of being stopped by traffic officers, unfortunately, this is not true. It is a funny story when I think back on it now, but naturally at the time of the event things were not as humorous.
I had taken my granny’s Toyota Tazz out for a spin, I say spin but I did not have a license yet, I had a learners permit but needed to drive with a licensed passenger, my friend with me at the time was not. Our trip was more of a joy ride and for me to practice my driving before taking the test, in essence, I could drive, but I wasn’t aware of all the road signs or signals.
We were on our way back from a day at the mall, debating over which radio station to listen to and going back and forth with the dials I took my eyes off the road for a second. The problem with this is it only takes a second for a situation to change in a flash.
I looked up and there were a car and speed hump mere seconds away, I had yet to remember which pedal my foot was on, this does thankfully become second nature over time, and without thinking I pressed down, hoping it was the brakes. It was the accelerator.
We leaped over the speed bump into the back of the car in front of us, nothing serious at all, a tiny dent and a few minor scratches, but as we know people like to milk a situation and the lady came out the car holding her neck and complaining she was in pain.
Our blood froze over and panic began to set in.
To cut a long story short, with the help of an absolute gem of a defence attorney, the accident was put down as minor and we were given a fine (find out what a fine is in this link). I paid this off in instalments out of my already measly paycheck but understood I had done this to myself.
When it comes to doing what is right you need to make sure you have the best possible representation, a company that is going to do everything in their power to ensure you get the best result and ultimately come out unscathed on the other side.
5 Reasons to Hire a lawyer rather than going it alone.
- Professional. This goes without saying, they have the expertise and the know-how, but most of all, the demeanor to pull it all off without looking like a fool. You want a firm that is going to make you feel comfortable and confident through the whole procedure.
- Negotiations. We all like to barter if we have the opportunity, lawyers have studied for many years and hours to hone their skills to get you the best deal possible. You want to pay less than you’d like and not more than you thought, leave the talks to the big boys is my advice.
Knowing which company or lawyer to hire is another tricky factor, do your research and homework, and go with your gut, or better yet a referral from a friend or family member is always the best option.
For a helping hand and guidance on what to do, check out Sydney Criminal Defence and Traffic Lawyers where customer service is a top priority and experience is going to help you close the deal.
- Options. The best thing about leaving it to the pros is they see the case and the situation for what it is and offer and advise you on the best possible solution, you may think you have no way out, and this is why you have them.
- Evidence. The lawyers will look everything over, no matter how small of detail you may think it is if they see it will help your case they will use it. On the other side of the coin, they may take things out that are deemed unnecessary and baggage which in some cases can be more detrimental than helpful.
- Peace of mind. The last but certainly not least reason is that you can keep your sanity at bay for a moment, they have taken on the burden and weight of the process and your grey hair that seems to want to poke through can be kept at bay.
It is never easy having to deal with courtrooms, a jury if it is a particularly large case or the opposing counsel, but taking it one step at a time is vital to staying on track. You may have had a small incident that could change yours or the other party involves life, stay focused, and learn from the experience.
Making a mistake is human error that we’ve all endured, making it twice is not.
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