You should not plead guilty just because you’re guilty.
I can’t count how many times I’ve had a client tell me that “I just want to go in and plead guilty, because I really did do it.” You should resist this temptation, at least until you speak to a criminal defense attorney. I understand why a criminal defendant might feel guilt or remorse and want to just admit everything to the judge. It’s a very bad idea. Most criminal cases are...
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