How to Defend a Felony Case, Part 5: Character-Building State – Defending the Person, Not Just the Crime

At Wallin & Klarich, we have defended thousands of people in southern California against felony charges. Many of our clients find us through our website. One of the questions we are frequently asked is what an attorney can do to defend them against felony charges. We have already discussed the first, second, third, and fourth steps in defending a criminal felony charge.

The fifth step in defending a Southern California felony charge is the character-building stage. This part may also involve a lot of work. When judges and prosecutors see the case for the first time, they see the client in a bad light. We need to do everything we can to change the prosecutor’s perspective on the type of person you are. We need to persuade the prosecutors and the judges that you are a good person, not the criminal they think you are.

In order to do this, we try to get all the character letters we can. If the prosecutors think you are a thief, we want letters from people saying you are honest and trustworthy. If they think you are a bad parent, we want people who can say what a great parent and/or babysitter you are and always have been. If they think you are a drunk, we want evidence that you are not. If in fact you do drink too much, we may need to get you in some AA meetings and/or rehab and/or substance abuse counseling. If they think you are violent and angry, we may need you to take anger management classes. Whatever it takes, the goal is to show that you are not the bad person the prosecutors are making you out to be.

The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have the skills and expertise to provide you with the best possible defense to your felony case. Our experienced defense attorneys can be reached by phone at 1-888-749-0034 or through our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.

Keep reading to learn the next step in defending a felony case.