Q: Can an attorney get my case dismissed?

A: Maybe. Under some circumstances, an attorney can obtain a dismissal, but no attorney can guarantee that or any other result.

Whether or not a case will be dismissed is generally up to the prosecuting attorney and can depend on many factors, including the quality of the State's evidence, availability of key witnesses, potential defenses, and extenuating circumstances of the accused.

An attorney can help you determine if the circumstances of your case make dismissal likely and attempt to negotiate a dismissal or some other favorable outcome based on those circumstances.