From time to time circumstances can happen that causes a person to end up in the criminal justice system. A person can find themselves in the criminal justice system as a result of a traffic ticket or because of a criminal charge. Having a lawyer to guide a person through the criminal justice system is not only the person's right, but also necessary to ensure that all of the rights to which a person is entitled are protected. A person should never go to Court to face a criminal charge without having a lawyer to provide representation. Whether the person has received a traffic ticket or is charged with a criminal act, legal representation is necessary.