Oklahoma Defense Attorneys Thankful for Justice
The Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys with the Oklahoma City law firm of Phillips and Bailey would like to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. As the people of our nation take time out of their busy schedules to stop and reflect on the things for which they are grateful, many should consider expressing gratitude for a criminal justice system that promises the right to due process and a fair trial.
Justice is not only about punishing the guilty or defending the innocent. Certainly these things are a part of justice, but so is the protection of one's constitutional rights. Thanks to criminal defense lawyers in Oklahoma, many defendants who were convicted in the media had their cases dismissed or were acquitted at trial because of insufficient, circumstantial, or otherwise flawed evidence. Newspapers, television news, and online media present a side of the story that is often lurid and designed to capture attention and boost ratings. The truth is often obscured by one-sided presentation of supposed evidence; in fighting for a fair trial, criminal lawyers protect their clients by uncovering the truth and challenging faulty or illegal evidence.
While not every case ends in dismissal or acquittal, true justice includes not only a fair trial and due process, but also a punishment that does not exceed justice. Inflated charges may be reduced, and favorable sentencing options may be negotiated. Through negotiation, plea agreements, and skillful defense, an Oklahoma criminal lawyer can help his or her clients avoid unnecessary consequences and achieve the best possible outcome.
For more than fifteen years, the Oklahoma criminal attorneys with Phillips & Bailey have been upholding justice for clients in and around Oklahoma City. Our history of success includes more than a decade of dismissals and acquittals for those charged with sex crimes, violent crimes, drug offenses, DUI, and white collar crimes and fraud cases. Through these positive outcomes, many Oklahomans are able to spend this holiday with their loved ones, rather than locked away behind bars through a miscarriage of justice. For that, we are truly thankful.