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What does it mean when exactly when a Criminal Defense lawyer tells you "There won't be a trial"?

• Says the misdemeanor charge isn't as bad as I think it is. He tells me that he is going straight to an ACD dismissal. He told me a few possibilities and threw them all out. Theirs no bail. No community service. It might be offered he said but he doubts it. If it does he suggest I take it. Maybe 3 court appearances. He says the statement to Loss Prevention is going to be supressed. He's really confident about it. He says I might have fees for court and restitution. But he says due to some facts and things he wasn't happy with LP he says that restitution won't even happen because of how some aspects were handled? But how can he be so confident since arraignment itself is still 2 weeks away? I trust him and he's from a law firm that specialize in these cases with huge reviews. But do I really need him or could I have legal aid? I feel better with a lawyer, but class A misdemeanor.... a conviction now at 25 would really hurt me since I need a real job. but after arraignment what's next that won't lead to trial? It's a flat fee, I asked if it would go to trial, he said he wouldn't give me a flat rate cause a trial would take too long and my case isn't worth a trial. And the flat fee won't cover the expense. But what's keeping it going to trial, I feel like they have a lot against me. After arraignment do I have to testify on a different day? But testifing is a trial right?

• Answer:

  You've got a lot of questions in this.... First, trust your attorney. If he has the experience you say he does, he knows much more about this than you do. Second, yes, you need an attorney. The important things aren't just what to do and say, but also what not to do and say. He'll know how to handle all of this. It's understandable you being stressed out about this. Let him walk you through the process and keep your head cool. Don't worry about something that has not occurred yet.