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I’ve heard that criminal defense attorneys can help mitigate sentences for people who have committed a crime. How does that work? What strategies do they use?
Criminal defense attorneys can use several strategies to mitigate the punishment of their clients. One such strategy is to prove mitigating circumstances. For example, if a person committed a crime while under the influence of passion or drugs, the lawyer can prove that these circumstances influenced the client’s behavior. The attorney can also prove that the client cooperated with law enforcement in good faith, helped solve other crimes, etc. All of this can lead to a reduced sentence. Ottawa Criminal Lawyers , for example, employ many different strategies that help mitigate punishment.
Another strategy criminal defense attorneys can use is to negotiate a plea bargain with the prosecution. In this case, the attorney can negotiate with the prosecutor to have his client plead guilty and receive a lighter sentence in return. This can be especially helpful in cases where the evidence against the client is strong and there is a risk of receiving a harsher sentence in the event of a trial.
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