Answer: The beauty with criminal law is the defendant does not have to prove anything. The state must prove that the person did the crime. Therefore the state will provide discovery (e.g. police report, videotapes, signature cards), which will give the defendant some idea of what the evidence will be at trial. If the accused did not do it, she should retain an attorney and demand a jury trial. If the accused does not want to admit to what he/she has done, she/he must definitely retain an attorney to see if the case can be beaten despite the truth. If the accused cannto afford an attorney, it is anyone's guess what will happen. Just remember: A conviction will never be expunged.

Answered by Lawrence Lewis - Criminal Defense Attorneys Lawrenceville