Criminal

Vaughan S. Winborne is a sole practitioner, so there is no worry about being passed along to junior staff. He works with people in Northern Arizona, and has worked previously in Hawaii and North Carolina.

Criminal

Criminal cases are split into three categories based on the nature of the crime committed. These categories include:

• Violations
• Misdemeanors
• Felonies

As soon as a person has been arrested for a crime, they need an attorney in order to be represented fairly. There are additional steps that the accused must take as well:

1. First, it is imperative that they make no statements to the police without an attorney present.
2. Second, it is more important to have an attorney than to have a lower bail bond immediately after one is arrested. The lower bail bond may allow for temporary freedom, yet an attorney may allow for permanent freedom.

An accused person has many rights; however, there are many times when they may not be aware of what those rights are or what they mean, but an attorney does. Exercising those rights at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner can easily make the difference between being found guilty or innocent.

In many criminal cases, an attorney is appointed if the accused is unable to hire an attorney of his or her choice. Because of this, it is generally better to hire an attorney of your choice to represent you. This keeps the system fair and just. During this time, the attorney will correspond with the accused, collecting paperwork and analyzing the evidence in order to convey their side of the case. The outcome of each case isn’t guaranteed, but having a lawyer to represent you during a criminal case is an important step in exercising your rights to having a fair trial.

Vaughan S. Winborne has years of experience handling criminal cases and representing clients fairly. If you require a lawyer to represent you in a criminal case, Vaughan S. Winborne can assist you.