The Art of the Perfect Defense: Your Essential Guide to Criminal Defense In Los Angeles
By Ronald D. Hedding and Esq.
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* Have you been bailed or cited out or released from custody?
* Do you have a criminal case pending against you?
* Have you been taken into custody?
* Are you the subject of a criminal investigation?
If so, your freedom and reputation are at risk. You are now charged with making decisions that could forever change your life.
In The Art of the Perfect Defense Ronald D. Hedding, Esq. provides essential information you need to navigate through Los Angeles's criminal justice system, which is one of the most complicated and largest in the United States. In this book, you'll learn:
* Common mistakes that could have tragic consequences and how to avoid them
* Steps you need to take right away to protect yourself
* What to do if someone you care about is the focus of a criminal investigation
* Why a criminal defense lawyer's local expertise is critical to a favorable outcome
* Straightforward explanations of key legal terms and concepts you must know
The Art of the Perfect Defense unlocks the mystery behind the Los Angeles criminal justice system. When you're facing a scary and uncertain future, this book will be your essential guide to experiencing the best possible result.
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The Art of the Perfect Defense - Ronald D. Hedding
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Setting Yourself Up for Success
Chapter 2. Don’t Bury Your Head in the Sand
Chapter 3. An Overview of Los Angeles Criminal Courts
Chapter 4. Is Your Lawyer Battle Tested or Trial-and-Error?
Chapter 5. Your Online Search
Chapter 6. Appointment Preparation
Chapter 7. An In-person Meeting Is a Must
Chapter 8. Negotiation
Chapter 9. Always Seek Local Expertise
About the Author
Learn More About Los Angeles Criminal Defense
Introduction
As a kid growing up in Los Angeles, I loved being able to play outdoor sports year round. Later, when I became a dad, I sought to instill the same values of competitiveness, responsibility, teamwork, and fairness into my children’s lives.
Over the past decade, I’ve coached nearly forty youth sports teams. Becoming a coach allowed me to connect with my kids in a way we’ll all cherish for the rest of our lives. I know this because some of my fondest childhood memories involve my parents’ hands-on approach to my athletic development.
On the one hand, criminal defense law seems completely unrelated to baseball and soccer—my favorite sports to coach. On the other, so many of the skills required to be a top athlete are similar to those of running a respected law firm. Being a successful local business owner and community member means I must be a team player and follow the rules; being an advocate on my clients’ behalf requires me to love winning and despise defeat; and skillfully representing my clients in court involves performing under pressure with calm, confidence, and competence.
Throughout my career, I have constantly found ways to apply the lessons sports taught me into my law practice By always striving to win, working harder than the competition, gaining higher-quality skills, and having more skin in the game, I would earn the respect of judges, prosecutors, and my colleagues. The end result would be to represent my clients better than anyone else.
The book you’re reading highlights everything I’ve learned, experienced, and accomplished within LA’s criminal justice system. You’ll be gaining unparalleled insight into finding the best lawyer to protect and serve your interests and ways to navigate our county’s complex court system. You’ll also learn how to avoid pitfalls that could ruin your life, the lives of those you care about, or both.
You won’t find another criminal defense book that is as comprehensive, user-friendly, and focused on Los Angeles. Why just LA when our criminal defense system is nationwide?
you may ask. Because our county covers one of the most highly populated regions in the United States so being a specialist in the area, knowing its local laws, and skillfully navigating LA’s nuances are essential to experiencing the best possible outcome. The devil is in the details, and The Art of the Perfect Defense covers key information to help keep you out of the inferno. This book will play an important role in your overall criminal defense strategy. Here’s to getting you back on track.
A final note: Throughout this book, I’ll point to differences between private criminal defense lawyers and public defenders. There are excellent public defenders, and there are mediocre ones—just as there are excellent private attorneys and average ones.
In my opinion, hiring a criminal defense attorney is the best choice a person can make when being charged with a crime because a skilled lawyer has the advantage of time and preparation. Of course, finding the right lawyer is the key. This book is meant to educate you on a system and an attorney’s role in that system. At the same time, my hope is this book will help you make the right choices that lead to the most favorable outcome for you and those you care about.
Chapter 1. Setting Yourself Up for Success
Consider the following possibilities:
• You’ve been bailed or have been cited out or released from custody with a court date that’s approximately thirty days away. You have a criminal case pending against you.
• Your son or daughter, nephew or niece, grandchild, friend, or employee has been taken into custody.
• You’ve discovered that you or someone you care about is the target of a criminal investigation.
Does any one of the above scenarios apply to you? If so, I wrote this book for you. When your freedom and reputation, or that of those close to you, are on the line, developing a solid defense and strategy to deal with the case is your most important objective. In this chapter, you’ll learn the three-part formula to experiencing the best possible outcome and protecting your rights.
Band-Aids over Bullet Wounds
I’ve spent twenty-five years preparing and representing defendants in Los Angeles County’s criminal court system. Throughout my career, I’ve seen every criminal scenario imaginable in a metropolis as vast and diverse as ours: violent crimes, drugs, sex offenses, DUIs, hit and runs, thefts, juvenile crimes, weapons charges, and more. Despite seeing people on both sides of the law at their worst, I’m a firm believer that no matter what, you can find good in every person and situation.
My optimistic outlook may seem far-fetched and perhaps insensitive to your plight and the tough times you’re facing—without a doubt, being charged or placed in custody or both is one of the scariest events you could ever encounter. But, time and time again, I’ve witnessed remarkable strength and courage from clients who are confronting life-altering circumstances. As the saying goes, It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.
When you’re in the early stages of dealing with law enforcement, your fears and anxieties may be reaching their peak. But making hasty decisions without considering possible after-effects is like putting a Band-Aid over a bullet wound: You may be temporarily addressing the problem right now, but in the end, your efforts won’t provide any long-term relief.
Three-part Formula for Peace of Mind
Imagine that Monica received an urgent call from her son, Daniel. He has just been arrested and is pleading with his mom to post bail.
You and Dad have gotta get me outa here!
Daniel says.
Monica’s parenting is put to the test: Daniel is distressed and behaving irrationally, and she’s terrified about her son’s future. On the one hand, she wants to help him out. On the other, her family’s financial funds are limited.
To help their son, Monica and her husband empty their savings from their bank accounts. The couple then post bail. Once Daniel’s back at home, he and his parents plan to reach out to attorneys. Unfortunately, they’ve now run out of money to hire one.
The three-part formula to making good decisions during turbulent