The duty of a good criminal defense attorney

Over the past 20 years, Attorney R. Bruce Tharpe has defended many clients in federal court with excellent results.

Federal Criminal Defense Representation

From courtroom procedure and etiquette to trial tactics and techniques, Federal Criminal Representation in U.S. District Court is totally different from State Court Criminal Representation.

Defense attorneys have the duty to hold the government to the highest standard of care in their presentation of evidence against clients.

Attorneys also have the duty to honestly discuss with their client any and all evidence that the government has, and to realistically assess the government’s chances of winning at trial. 

A good attorney will consider all of these factors and discuss all options with the client - including the worst-case scenario - in order to reach a collective decision regarding the direction of the defense. 

A Successful Defense

R. Bruce Tharpe was one of the first U.S. attorneys (along with Mexican co-counsel) to defeat the U.S. government in an Amparo, a Mexican criminal procedure that takes place when the United States files an Extradition Request. 

• Tharpe achieved victory for his client and successfully defeated the U.S. government’s attempt to extradite by attacking the extradition request on several key points. 

• The Mexican government agreed with the argument - which was presented in Mexico City - and ruled in favor of Mr. Tharpe's grateful client.
  

Regarding this case, Mr. Tharpe said:

1. "The U.S. Constitution provides that every citizen of the U.S. is entitled to an attorney, and in my opinion, that means an aggressive and vigorous legal defense, not just an attorney who pleads their client guilty."

2. "Any person accused of a crime is entitled to have a skillful and knowledgeable attorney objectively review the evidence against them to ensure that their Constitutional rights were not violated."

3. "If the State does not have enough evidence to convict a client, or if the police have violated a client's rights, then it is the attorney's duty to obtain a dismissal of the case, if at all possible."

Federal Criminal Defense FAQs

• What are the differences between the State and Federal Systems?

• What are the Federal Sentencing Guidelines?

• How do the Federal Sentencing Guidelines apply to my case?

• What if I want a trial? What does that entail?

• What is the evidence against me?

• What if I just want to plead Guilty?

• If I just plead Guilty, what is my possible sentence?

• Am I entitled to probation?

• What if I am already on probation?

• What if the police arrested me, but didn't advise me of my rights?

• Is there any possibility of me going to jail?

We Can Help

Contact us:

Law Office of R. Bruce Tharpe
801 E. Van Buren St.
Brownsville, TX 78520-7141
Call: 956-546-2400
Fax: 956-546-4362

E-mail:

rbtharpe@aol.com

Who's Keeping America Safe?

The Tharpe Report
Check out a hot topic