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DON'T PLEAD GUILTY!

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
California Criminal Defense Lawyer

Do I Plead or Do I Fight?
If you plead “Guilty”, you’re CONVICTED! Pleading Guilty might seem the fastest and easiest way out of a bad situation. But a criminal conviction will affect you for the rest of your life. When applying for a job or a loan, renting an apartment, obtaining a professional license, or buying insurance, you will be judged---and harmed—by that one mistake. Don’t Plead Guilty, even if you think you are guilty, without evaluating all your options including your right to fight your case, until you have spoken to a experience criminal defense attorney. When you are facing criminal charges, you need a criminal defense attorney with serious skill and experience to evaluate your case and give you honest answers to your questions. Contact Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys Stephen G. Rodriguez & Associates for a free consultation.

Don’t Plead Guilty to any California Criminal Charge
At first glance, pleading guilty seems easy and convenient to do and you’re thinking it is the cheapest way out. Don’t be fooled by an offer by the prosecutor with no jail time in the early stages of the criminal proceedings. That offer in reality may not be the best offer for you. The truth is that the prosecutor/district attorney may want to close out the case quickly because the case is a loser. The prosecutor may have a high case load and may be motivated in settling a case quickly in order to minimize their workload. Maybe the prosecutor doesn’t have the evidence or the witnesses necessary for a conviction. There may be some legal technicalities or some rules not followed, procedural mistakes by law enforcement, or some other situation that a good defense lawyers could pick apart, and get the charges dismissed. But if you are talked into a quick plea, then you’re stuck with that conviction for the rest of your life. If it is a real good offer, then that offer will still be there later on in the proceedings—giving you enough time to evaluate your options. Explore your defense options thoroughly. Take advantage of our free consultation on your California criminal charge.

The Right Criminal Defense Attorney Makes the Difference
The criminal defense attorneys of Stephen G. Rodriguez & Associates have a vast amount of experience defending people accused of committing crimes. Unlike many criminal defense attorneys who simply negotiate pleas, we take a number of cases to trial in order to get the best possible outcomes for our clients.

It makes sense to evaluate all your options when facing criminal charges that could affect the rest of your life. Speak to an experienced and skilled California criminal defense attorney you can trust and who can evaluate your case and give you honest answers. Remember, the police and the prosecutors are not your friends and they are not looking to do you any favors. They are there because they want a guilty plea and a conviction.

Choosing the right criminal defense attorney can be one of the most important decisions of your life. Contact our office to discuss the facts of your case. For a free confidential consultation, call the firm's Los Angeles, California office.

Law Offices of Stephen G. Rodriguez
633 West 5th Street
26th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90071

Telephone
(213) 223-2173

Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys Stephen G. Rodriguez and Associates represent clients in the Los Angeles county area, which include, Airport Courthouse, Alhambra Superior Court, Antelope Valley Court, Bellflower/Cerritos Courthouse, Beverly Hills Court, Burbank Courthouse, Catalina Courthouse, Central Arraignment Court, Central Civil West Courthouse, Chatsworth Court, Criminal Courts Building/Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Compton Superior Court, Culver City Court, David V. Kenyon Juvenile Justice Center, Downey Courthouse, Eastlake Juvenile Court, East Los Angeles Court, El Monte Courthouse, Glendale Courthouse, Hollywood Court, Inglewood Courthouse, Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse, Long Beach Superior Court, Los Padrinos Juvenile Courthouse, Central District Court (Downtown Los Angeles Federal Court), Malibu Court, Mental Health Courthouse, Metropolitan Courthouse, Norwalk Superior Court, Pasadena Superior Court, Pomona Courthouse North, Pomona Courthouse South, Redondo Beach Courthouse, San Fernando Court, San Pedro Court, San Pedro Courthouse Annex, Santa Clarita Court, Santa Monica Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Sylmar Juvenile Court, Torrance Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse East, Van Nuys Courthouse West, West Covina/Citrus Court, West Los Angeles Court, and Whittier Superior Court.

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