Everyone is familiar with the arrest procedure when a person is read the “Miranda warning,” whether it is from watching cop shows on TV or through an actual arrest. You may or may not have noticed a specific part of the Miranda rights that states “You have the right to an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” If you have been charged with an offense in the state of Texas, chances are that you want to be able to choose your own representation, which means hiring a San Antonio defense attorney.
In a perfect world, all defense/criminal defense attorneys would be equal. In addition, they would all be as talented (or fortunate) as television attorneys like Perry Mason or Ben Matlock at proving their clients are innocent. Unfortunately, this is the real world and some attorneys are not as good as others. Even worse, many clients are really guilty, making the job of the defense attorney that much harder.
When you’re on the prowl for a good San Antonio attorney, the best way to get a good idea about the capability of a lawyer is to have a look at their history. For instance, read up about the results of their past cases and determine whether more cases are won or lost by this lawyer. Pay particular attention to the cases which are most similar to yours. You may find that some lawyers with exceptionally high win/lose ratios and well-known reputations will usually charge more for their service, especially if the attorney uses public advertising such as TV and radio commercials. But regardless of the lawyer’s price range, it is important that you do choose proper representation rather than attempting to represent yourself in trial, particularly if it is a criminal offense.
In jail, you are likely to find many different people from different backgrounds. Talk to some of them about who they have as attorneys. This will help you to decide on the best San Antonio criminal defense attorney for your case and increase the odds that you will get off or have a less than maximum sentence for the crime you are accused of committing.
