Question 1

Why should I choose Robert Mooradian as my criminal defense attorney?

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Robert's ideal client is someone who wants top quality representation, attention, and responsiveness for their case. He does not take on too large of a caseload, so he can focus on building the best defense he can for his clients while being responsive to their needs and communications. You will never hear from a former client of Robert's that he did not return their calls or answer their questions, or that he failed to work diligently on their case. This is because Robert sets very high standards and expectations for himself. To provide this top-level representation, Robert specializes only in criminal defense.   Having a highly experienced former prosecutor like Robert on your side is extremely valuable. Robert is able to efficiently and accurately assess your case for strengths and weaknesses, so he can determine whether the prosecutor has a good case or not. He also has over a decade's worth of experience making plea recommendations as a prosecutor and observing how local judges tend to sentence people for different crimes. This inside knowledge allows Robert to better advise his clients on how to proceed to try to achieve the best outcome for their case.   Additionally, Robert has seen from the other side which approaches defense attorneys try that work and do not work when dealing with prosecutors. Some defense attorneys lack this inside understanding and unknowingly act in ways which are ineffective or even harmful to their client's case.   Click "Send a Message" above or call (678) 345-8855 to schedule a free consultation with Robert.

Question 2

What questions might I ask a criminal defense attorney before hiring them?

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It can be difficult finding a qualified and experienced attorney to help you with your criminal case. Here are some questions you might ask an attorney you are considering hiring.   Communication and responsiveness:  How many open cases are you currently carrying?  How long should I expect to wait to hear back from you if I reach out with a question?  What kinds of updates should I expect from you as the case is pending?   Local experience:  How familiar are you with the judge who is handling my case?  How familiar are you with the prosecutor or their office handling my case?   Experience with your kind of charge:  Have you ever handled a charge like this before?  Have you ever gone to trial on a charge like this before?   Legal knowledge:  What exactly do you do to keep up with changes in the law?  What tool(s) do you use for legal research?   Trial experience:  How many trials have you had?  What kinds of cases have you tried?  When was your last trial?  Have you won any trials? Can you describe any of them?  How do you organize and prepare for hearings and trials?   How comfortable are you with using technology at trial, such as creating and using PowerPoint presentations?    In addition to asking these questions, read client reviews for more information.    Another way to get neutral, helpful information about a potential attorney before you hire them is to ask a bailiff or deputy in the courthouse what they think of a particular criminal defense attorney. Bailiffs and deputies are always in court assisting with various functions, so they tend to have a front row seat to observe different attorneys who appear in court. While they may not be allowed to explicitly recommend hiring a particular attorney, you can still ask them for information about the attorney you are considering hiring.   Click "Send a Message" above or call (678) 345-8855 to schedule a free consultation with Robert.

Question 3

I did nothing wrong and have nothing to hide. Should I speak with the police?

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If you are a potential suspect in the case, you may face the stressful situation where law enforcement unexpectedly calls you on the phone, or shows up at your door, or invites you to come in to speak about criminal allegations against you. What do you say when they put you on the spot? It is natural to feel obligated to speak with law enforcement to show them you have nothing to hide. However, even if someone is 100% innocent, Robert would almost always caution them not to speak with law enforcement.  Here’s why.   1. The investigator normally has already made up their mind about whether to arrest you before they speak with you. Don’t think you can talk the officer out of arresting you if that is what they intend to do. Typically, the suspect in a case is the last person the investigator speaks with after completing the rest of their investigation and making up their mind about an arrest decision. By trying to speak with you, they are often simply trying to see if you say anything to corroborate any parts of their case, even if you deny the main allegations. For example, even just admitting you were present for an incident can hurt your defense. If they have made up their mind, anything you say that does not help their case will be ignored as untrue.   2. By speaking with police, you may unintentionally give them the evidence they need to arrest you or make their case. Under the law, they have the burden of proof, and you have the presumption of innocence. Use these rights to your advantage.   3. You have important information you think would help your defense. However, there is no rush to give the information to law enforcement yourself given the risks involved. It is safer to let your attorney review the information first after having reviewed the evidence in the case. Any important information not given on the front end to law enforcement can still be strategically used by your attorney either in speaking with the prosecutor or later at a jury trial.   4. Never forget that if you go to trial, the jury will never be told you chose not speak with law enforcement. This is because under the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution you have the right to remain silent and you cannot be compelled to speak with law enforcement or testify at trial. At the end of the day, it is the evidence the jury hears that matters most, not what the officer knows about your choosing to remain silent.   Click "Send a Message" above or call (678) 345-8855 to schedule a free consultation with Robert

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