Different Types of Frankston Lawyers

Criminal law deals with people who have been accused of committing a crime.

Most of the Frankston lawyers work on both sides as:

• Private Defense attorneys (protects the rights of accused and ensures a free trial): These Cranbourne lawyers take up cases and work with clients to prove their innocence. In case of plea bargain they negotiate the best terms for their client. Clients pay them for their services.

• Public defense attorneys: They work for the government but as representatives of clients who cannot afford a private defense lawyer. These lawyers work is similar to private defense attorneys except that they are paid by the government, not by the client.

• Public Prosecutors (who are trying to bring a criminal to justice): They work for federal, state county and city governments. They research cases, work closely with law enforcement and offer plea bargains or take cases to trial. These prosecutors are also paid by the government.

• Judge or jury: For a case, a single judge or a panel of judges are present to decide on the innocence of the person being trailed. The judgment of these experts is expected to be impartial.

Mostly private lawyers can be employed by a client. A public defense attorney will be allotted by the government to the client.