If you have been charged with a crime, you may want to contact a criminal defense lawyer for help. In many cases, charges can be reduced or even dismissed, based on a plea bargain or other agreement between the prosecutor and defendant. The attorney will be able to find out how to make such a deal. A good criminal defense attorney can also work with the prosecutor to negotiate a more reasonable sentence, which will protect you from the hassle of repeating the same mistake in the future.