Every citizen is bound to his or her nation/state by law. When an individual violates such laws he can be made liable for punishments sentenced by courts. Criminal law refers to the law that dictates punishments, penalties and charges against people who commit criminal offenses. Thus a criminal lawyer is responsible for presenting the case of an accused criminal in court.

A criminal lawyer can assume two or three roles. He can enlist with the government and become a public prosecutor who has the responsibility of proving that the accused is guilty. One other option is to don the role of a criminal defense lawyer who takes the side of the accused and tries to prove his innocence. Criminal lawyers can also seek employment with the government as a public defender. These attorneys represent defendants who cannot otherwise afford the services of private criminal defense attorneys.  >>>Read more>>>>>