What other factors should I consider when I am deciding whether to go to trial vs. entering a plea of guilty to a criminal charge?
A person should not only look at the short term consequences of taking a matter to trial vs. a plea, but also the long term consequences. A criminal conviction may have a very long term impact of your future. A criminal conviction may result in you not being able to get certain jobs, affect your immigration status, and take away certain rights you are entitled to as a citizen.
