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Understanding Your Case

Preparing Your Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Adam Burke is an experienced Columbus criminal defense attorney. He offers a dedicated criminal defense of misdemeanor, felony, and federal offenses in Franklin County, Delaware County, Pickaway County, and surrounding counties in Ohio.

His mission is to deliver unsurpassed legal services to clients facing criminal charges in Columbus and throughout Central Ohio.

For most people, facing criminal charges is a very intimidating experience, to say the least.

Few things in life are more distressing than an arrest, investigation or criminal charge, or indictment.

It is natural to be overwhelmed with fear, anxiety, and frustration. Unfortunately, allowing these feelings to direct your response to the situation can make matters much worse.

Whether you have been arrested, are being investigated, or have been indicted — protect yourself. This means exercising your right to the advice of an experienced Columbus criminal defense lawyer.

The Potential Pitfalls of Your Case

Talking about your case to the wrong person can mean a conviction, jail time, and a permanent record.

Do not discuss your case with the police, witnesses, or even friends and family members without first speaking with a Columbus criminal attorney. Generally, all jail calls are monitored by law enforcement.

Also, many cases, especially in drug trafficking investigations, involve law enforcement getting help from an investigated person’s trusted friends or family members either by wearing a recording device (called “a wire”) or otherwise helping police monitor phone calls and text messages.

Now the Good News

Surprisingly, people who tend to be the most worried about their case generally have more options and a brighter outlook than their circumstances may suggest.

One of the most important benefits of discussing your case with a criminal defense attorney is identifying the range of options available to you.

Often, the worst-case scenario is much less severe and far less probable than many people think. Understanding the best and worst case scenarios and working with a criminal defense attorney who will fight for the very best possible outcome will give you peace of mind perhaps for the first time since your case began.

What to Expect from Us

In your initial free consultation with Attorney Adam Burke, you will have the opportunity to discuss the facts of your case. He will listen to you, and ask you the important questions necessary to identify the issues of law and evidence needed to build the best legal defense in your case. He will then advise you of the defenses and objectives available in your case including the best and worst-case scenarios.

Criminal defense is the core knowledge and expertise of our lawyers, with 14 years of experience in handling routine cases, as well as specific areas of defense. He will champion your rights and best interests, and do so affordably and efficiently.

As he researches your case and builds you a strong defense strategy, He will go the extra mile to gain your trust and confidence in him. This is because he believes that an honest and open relationship between clients increases the chances for a favorable outcome.

From negotiation to litigation, you can expect to see him working proactively toward the success of your case. No matter how complex and contentious your case may be, trust him to deliver results aligned with your goals and zealous advocacy every step of the way.

Contact our firm today and get the guidance you deserve from the reliable criminal lawyer in Columbus, Ohio at Attorney Adam Burke Law Firm.

Understanding the range of options and identifying objectives in your case is just the start. Mr. Burke will then advise you as to which factors are most important in the outcome of your case.

You will soon find that most of the factors affecting your case are beyond your personal ability to control. These factors include evidence, the facts and circumstances surrounding your case, the attitude of the prosecutor, law enforcement officials, and the philosophy of your judge.

Instead of dwelling on those factors beyond your control which cannot be changed, your criminal defense attorney will keep the case focused on those facts which are within the ability of your defense attorney to manage.

The primary objective is to obtain the best possible outcome attainable under your circumstances. The next step is to identify the actions most likely to bring about this objective.

Your criminal defense attorney, Adam Burke, will guide you in focusing on those factors which are most likely to positively affect your case. Mr. Burke will work with you to organize these key areas into a comprehensive defense strategy.

These factors include obtaining and analyzing the evidence (called discovery), identifying problems with the evidence, developing legal challenges to each piece of evidence to prevent those items from coming into court, or otherwise attacking the credibility of this evidence. The additional strategy includes preparing cases for trial or preparing an appeal.

Trial Preparation

The most important step in defending your case is trial preparation. Whether or not your case actually goes to trial, some trial preparation is essential.

This is true for two reasons. First, in order to win your case an effective criminal defense lawyer is prepared. Second, understanding the advantages and disadvantages of any possible trial is necessary for plea-bargain negotiations or for convincing the prosecutor or the judge to dismiss your case.

In some cases, the best legal defense is a good offense. In other words, being prepared to challenge every piece of evidence at every point of defending your case is necessary for the best results.

Under some circumstances, your case may actually be dismissed based on working with the prosecutor, law enforcement, or the court system.

For example, some first offenders have diversion and similar options available. Diversion involves a type of out-of-court program in which upon its completion the case will be dismissed.

Get answers to common questions about criminal charges, legal procedures, and what to expect throughout your case.

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