The right legal defense strategy for your case can mean the difference between being convicted of a crime and having the charge dismissed. Being charged with a crime is not the same as being convicted of a crime. To be convicted, the court must find you to be guilty of the charge beyond a reasonable level of doubt. The right legal defense strategy can have a significant impact on the court’s verdict. The time to start working on your legal strategy with an experienced Augusta criminal defense lawyer is as soon as possible after your arrest. The sooner you start working with a lawyer, the stronger your defense can be.