More often than not, an attorney who has a good track record will get favorable rulings in court. Just like a superstar athlete tends to get good calls from the referee because they are highly respected, a judge may be willing to rule in favor of a superstar attorney when it comes to having evidence suppressed, charges dropped or a plea deal approved. This can help a defendant earn an acquittal in his or her case instead of a conviction on all charges.
A lawyer who knows what he or she is doing will be able to ask questions that will yield favorable answers. Having the ability to craft a narrative that creates doubt in the minds of the jury as to whether the accused actually did anything wrong can go a long way toward earning an acquittal for the defendant. Another benefit to knowing how to ask good questions is that the attorney is not seen as unprepared or unworthy of being in the courtroom. If your attorney is seen as an ametuer, he or she may be the subject of numerous objections and overall have a hard time presenting a good defense that will sway the minds of jurors.
The way that laws are interpreted today are based on rulings made in the past. A good lawyer will be able to use those rulings and interpretations to his or her advantage when crafting a defense against the charges that you face. For example, if you are facing DUI charges, a good attorney may be able to question whether the traffic stop that lead to your charges was carried out legally.
Your attorney could be the difference between spending years in jail and spending the next holiday season with your family. Therefore, it is important to spend time researching your options and interviewing as many attorneys as possible before making a decision.