Having a lawyer is like having lube during anal sex, sure it will still hurt, but it will go a lot easier than not having it.
I lol'ed
He's not entirely wrong. Even if you're not going to do criminal things, you should vet a prospective attorney beforehand so that you can pick up the phone can make the call knowing the quality of service they provide in advance. I've seen a lot of criminals who kept their mouths shut through the arrest and holding get screwed simply for deferring to a legal aid attorney with twenty plus case loads a day to deal with who couldn't extend to them any sincere interest of concern. Every criminal who's on the innocence project is there, not because they're innocent, but because they and/or their families rationalized and justified not seeking to employ an attorney of their own in their defense.
You're absolutely right.
I've been through the legal system multiple times. Never talk to cops, regardless of what your lawyer says, and definitelty don't tell your girlfriend what you're up to, if she could use it against you. Because that bitch will.
A good lawyer can help you navigate the system. But they don't really care. (Unless you get Sidney Powell)
Another thing too, is that even if you were only accused of one thing/act, they'll blow it up into 20+ different charges and try to get you to agree with just a few, otherwise you're facing 20 years if they all add up. Also, lawyers will often want you to plead guilty and make a deal. Unless you're fucked and you know you're fucked, fight it all the way.
Remove preconceived idea of justice from your mind, the only thing that counts is money. There is no justice.
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