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Charged With a Crime in {city}? Know the Consequences Before You Plead

Pleading Guilty Can Lead to a Criminal Record — Talk to a {city} Criminal Defence Lawyer First

Call {city} Criminal Lawyer {lawyer} Now

• 👉 Free Consultation Available

• Get Straight Answers About Your Options

• Protect Your Rights Before It's Too Late

👉 Call today at {tel}

Find out how to fight the charges and minimize the impact on your future.

A Guilty Plea Might Mean a Criminal Record

Many people think pleading guilty will “get it over with” quickly.

But once you plead guilty, you will likely have a permanent criminal record — which can cause many challenges in your life.

Before you make a move, like entering a plea, speak to an experienced criminal defence lawyer in {city} like {lawyer} to fully understand what’s at stake.

Short-Term Penalties You Could Face

If you’re convicted or plead guilty, a judge will decide your sentence. Depending on the charge, you could face:

• A fine

• Probation

• A jail term

Even if the punishment seems minor at first, the effects can last much longer than the actual sentence.

Long-Term Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

The impact of a criminal conviction doesn’t stop after your sentence ends. It can change your life in serious ways:

• Losing your job

• Losing a professional licence

• Being banned from certain jobs, education, or training programs

• Trouble travelling for work or pleasure

• Deportation if you are not a Canadian citizen

• Losing property if it was linked to the offence

Once you have a record, many doors that were once open may be permanently closed.

Talk to {lawyer}, a trusted criminal lawyer in {city}, today to protect your future.

How {lawyer} Can Help You

You don’t have to face this alone.

{lawyer}, an experienced {city} criminal defence lawyer, will:

• Explain the penalties and long-term consequences you face

• Identify any defences available to you

• Challenge weak evidence

• Negotiate with prosecutors to lower or drop charges

• Help you qualify for diversion programs (if available)

• Fight for the lowest possible sentence if needed

Before you plead guilty — or even think about it — call {lawyer}.

The right legal advice can change everything.

Protect Your Rights Before It's Too Late

Don’t plead guilty without understanding the full picture. Don’t risk your freedom, your job, or your future.

👉 Call {lawyer} today at {tel} for your free consultation.

 

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FAQs About Penalties and Consequences

What happens if I plead guilty without a lawyer?
You may be convicted without knowing if you had a defence — and face serious penalties you could have avoided.

Can a lawyer help me avoid a criminal record?
Yes. Depending on your case, {lawyer} may be able to negotiate a withdrawal, diversion, or reduced charges.

Is it worth fighting minor charges?
Yes. Even "minor" convictions can have major long-term consequences like job loss and travel restrictions.

What are diversion programs?
Diversion programs can sometimes allow you to avoid a criminal record by completing certain conditions, like community service.

🔍 Still have questions about your rights or the criminal justice process?
Visit our Criminal Defence Home Page for more information and links to all the charges we defend.

📞 Ready to get a free consultation?
Call {lawyer} now at {tel} and get straight answers about your case.

 

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