Even if you plan to plead guilty to your charges, it is advisable that you first speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. An attorney can help you evaluate the strength of the state’s case against you and help you decide whether or not you have a chance of contesting your charges at trial and getting a not guilty verdict. Alternatively, an attorney can negotiate with the prosecutors on your behalf to get a plea agreement that can significantly reduce the severity of your sentence or even lead to the dismissal of some changes in exchange for your guilty plea.