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Posted by Erik | March 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent across the board. The stars are not an exaggeration.

I faced felony charges in federal court a few years back; Title 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 1519 and 2, if I recall correctly. I stood accused of falsifying federal documents and intent to deceive federal agents. The prosecution was uncooperative, hostile, and used... dubious methods in their prosecution. Ha...d I been convicted, I would have been branded a felon for the rest of my life. I would have been kicked out of the military I had only just joined. I would likely never have had the chance to go back to college. I would have faced some prison time and a lifetime with many of my basic citizen's rights revoked. Enter Mr. King and his team. Mr. King was assigned as my public defender early on in the trial. He kept me informed of every possible detail of events as they unfolded, and gave me realistic expectations. He told me exactly what was likely to happen with each choice that was presented to me, and made no bones about the risks I'd be taking with each path I took, such as the choice between taking a plea bargain and fighting the charges. He was honest enough to tell me that he wanted to fight the charges, and yet did not pressure me into doing so. He made it clear that it would be riskier than accepting the bargain. He helped me review evidence, contact witnesses and build my case with utmost diligence, even when stonewalled by a prosecution who was slow to release any exculpatory evidence. He was also an excellent team player, as evidenced by the people he had working with and for him, who were similarly diligent, professional, and amiable. He knew his stuff. He was able to cross-reference trial precedents, interpret statutes, find rules of evidence, and locate federal sentencing guidelines like it was second nature. If I had a question, he had an answer. He helped me present my own testimony to my actions, to present an accurate but still compelling statement. He even helped keep me accountable by correcting me when I misspoke on the stand; a testament to his dedication and honesty. He was courteous and professional, yet still someone you could feel very at ease talking with on a personal level, which helped during the stress of a trial with so much at stake for me, and helped put my family at ease as well. Come what may, I knew he was doing his level best, and doing it right. Months of preparation and three days in court later, I was acquitted of all charges. In short, Mr. King was an excellent attorney because he was an excellent man. And for that, I am grateful. Anyone else should be more than happy to have someone like him in their corner.

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