The 6th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees all Americans the right to a fair, speedy, and public trial, the right to legal assistance during a criminal prosecution, regardless of the charge, and the right to confront witnesses and notice of accusations. The legal concept of “innocent until proven guilty” derives from these rights. That means, despite a commonly-held misconception, being charged with a crime does not mean someone is guilty. Too often, defendants are thought to be guilty by the public before a trial occurs, and all the facts are brought to light. Legally, their guilt or innocence is determined by an impartial jury.
“Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what the judge, the State, the defense attorney, or the public believes regarding a defendant’s innocence or guilt,” said Jonathan W. McConnell, a lead criminal defense attorney at McConnell Law Firm in Wichita, Kansas. “The jury is the great equalizer, and they have the final decision.”
Full Acquittal Based On Evidence
In a recent case, McConnell defended a client who was driving around a sharp curve when his truck rolled. Public opinion quickly turned against McConnell’s client because his passenger wasn’t wearing her seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle during the crash, eventually succumbing to her injuries. Often, when an accident like this proves fatal, people in the community feel the need to seek out someone to punish before they have all the facts of the case.
After the accident, McConnell’s client faced seven charges: two counts of Involuntary Manslaughter, one count of Vehicular Manslaughter, two counts of DUI, one count of Speeding, and one count of Failure to Drive on the Right Side of the Roadway. Once all the evidence was presented, the jury deliberated and McConnell’s client received a full acquittal of all charges.
In Search Of Criminal Defense Attorneys In Wichita?
No matter what charges you’re facing, contact the criminal defense attorneys at McConnell Law Firm immediately. While every case is different and no conclusions should be drawn without first consulting an attorney about the specifics of your case, our team:
- Will explain the process of both the administrative and criminal proceedings.
- May be able to reduce the amount of time you spend at court proceedings or even attend on your behalf.
- May be able to win an acquittal, win a dismissal, or negotiate a diversion and help to protect your driving privileges.
- May be able to reduce the impact on your driving record, improve the chance of keeping your auto insurance, and even positively impact the long-term costs of your insurance.
Please contact our criminal defense attorneys in Wichita today for a free consultation. We look forward to helping you!
