Commonly client pleas are entered with a determination by the court that with good behavior the entire matter pleaded to may be fully dismissed if the client gets into no further trouble with the law for a probationary period of time, i.e., 12 to 18 months.

Where the charges are too significant to plea bargain or counsel and prosecutor cannot agree upon adequate resolution of the offense, pre-trial to determine if probable cause exists or sufficient evidence has been propounded to take the matter to trial, may occur. Mustering evidence, interviewing witnesses and researching points of the law are all included in counsel’s preparation to obtain the most favorable results for the client by motion or trial.

Mr. Bushman will accept payment for criminal defense services as the work is provided and does not require full payment for the entire matter at the outset.