Attorney Spencer Freeman Explains If It Is Better To Be Out-Of-Custody When Fighting A Criminal Case
Is it better to fight a criminal case from out of custody? Yes, says Pierce County, Washington attorney Spencer Freeman. An in-custody defendant is likelier to grab any deal to get out—often regretting it later—while release lets you keep working and preparing. It's also easier for the lawyer to meet, review evidence, and litigate, so he bails clients whenever possible.
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Answered by Spencer Freeman · Pierce County, WA
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Is it better to fight a case out of custody?
Yes—time out of custody tends to improve the eventual deal, since you can keep working, prepare, and meet with your lawyer.
How does being jailed affect a defendant?
It pressures them into grabbing any deal to get out, which they often regret later, so he bails clients whenever possible.
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