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A criminal defense lawyer or attorney represents people who have been charged with a crime. These attorneys defend the rights of those accused of misdemeanors and felonies.

A plea bargain is an agreement between a defendant and a prosecutor. The defendant agrees to forgo a trial and plead guilty to a crime. The prosecutor agrees to reduce the number or seriousness of the charges or to recommend a lesser sentence.

Unexplained bruises. Secretive behavior. A sudden drop in living standards. These are signs that an elderly person may be a victim of abuse.