Recently, our firm was retained to represent a man charged with a serious crime. He was being held in jail with no bail. The managing partner, Daniel Fernandez, knew within minutes of first meeting that he was truly innocent. Here was a man in his fifties crying like a child. After nearly 37 years of doing this kind of work, you just develop a good gut feeling about these things.
His business associates quickly abandoned him and many condemned his alleged misconduct. His reputation was ruined. All over allegations that could never be proven.
When all the facts were exposed, all charges were dismissed and he was freed. That’s brings us to the topic of this post. The Presumption of innocence. It would do us all well to always remain aware that in this country every person accused of a crime is presumed in law to be innocent. In order to overcome this sacred tenant the government must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Our client was freed because the government failed to meet that burden proof.
Moral of the story- things are not always as they first appear to be. Draw no conclusions until all the facts are in. In the meantime, get lawyered up now.
If you have been arrested for a crime, call 813-229-5353 or visit: www.criminalinjurylawyersoftampa.com
