Man Defends Self In San Bernardino Murder Trial
Man Defends Self In San Bernardino Murder Trial
Liggins invoked his Sixth Amendment right to defend himself in court against the accusations. His self-representation strategy has delayed the start of the trial several times. Additionally, the state has spent more than $30,000 on defense-related expenditures, including DNA tests that the prosecutor plans to use to prove Liggins' connection to the murder. The prosecution is seeking a first-degree murder conviction. The trial is expected to last for two weeks.
While the Sixth Amendment does provide you with the right to represent yourself in court, legal experts unanimously agree that in serious matters, self-representation is quite possibly one of the worst strategies you can adopt. Self-representation rarely produces a positive result for the accused and can cost more than professional representation by a qualified criminal defense attorney.
When you've been accused of a crime, nothing is more important than protecting your rights and freedoms before and during the trial. You need the assistance of a highly skilled, experienced criminal defense attorney like Robert Michael Helfend .
Mr. Helfend has practiced criminal defense in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well as in federal courts for nearly 25 years. He has handled the most difficult cases, including murder, robbery , DUI, sex crimes and Internet sex crimes.
When you're accused of a crime, don't go into court without professional representation. Contact Robert Helfend today.
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