Within the court systems and legal world there are two primary branches of the law that most individuals will have experience with, if at all. These are the branches of Civil Law and Criminal Law. In Criminal Law one is being charged with an offense against society while under Civil Law one is being charged with a wrongdoing against another individual.
One of the key differences in the real world is that many civil court cases end up being settled out of court. These are most often lawsuits and are being brought against another for the purpose of gaining financial restitution for negligence or wrongdoing. If a satisfactory settlement can be negotiated then both parties are usually better served by accepting the agreed upon amount rather than suffering through long and expensive trials. A criminal court case will rarely be settled in such a manner, although a bargain plea might be entered, and generally there is a very strong and critical need for an experienced trial lawyer.
|
We provide the skill and experience in criminal cases including the following:
|
We also help those with military criminal defense cases including the following: |
The set of skills that a Clarksville criminal defense attorney has gained must also include extensive "in the court room" trial experience. It is not enough to know the law, one must have spent ample time in front of judges, juries and witnesses in order to successfully protect and defend clients. There are pressures and timing issues that only real life courtroom time can adequately prepare one for. Under criminal charges one can be facing financial penalties and lengthy time behind bars. This is not the time for choosing someone that is learning the ropes.
About Lance Miller, Criminal Defense Attorney
Lance has an extensive history in criminal law and courtroom experience. After graduating from the Salmon Chase College of Law in Kentucky he proceeded to serve in the Army's JAG unit. Working under General Petreaus, Lance spent time as a Legal Assistance Officer, an International Law Officer and finally as Trial Counsel for the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
From his active military service he returned to work in New Mexico. There he spent time in the District Attorney's office prosecuting all levels of crimes, from misdemeanors to felonies, in Union County. After this he returned to active duty and furthered his legal experience within the Army, completing Judge Advocate General's Graduate Course and graduating Valedictorian. His achievements and experience serve clients well. There is no substitute for on-the-ground trial experience when you are facing a criminal accusation.
He has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the Supreme Courts for the States of Tennessee, New Mexico and Colorado. Lance is an extremely experienced trial lawyer and spends nearly every working day in court.
When the need arises to contact a Clarksville Criminal Law Lawyer it is critical that you choose one with such extensive and proven real life courtroom experience for your defense.
Copyright © 2012, Lance Miller Law, LLC.
