When you are charged with a crime your life immediately changes. Arrests are quickly known these days for various reasons. One of those reasons is social media. If the arrest was in front of a lot of people there’s the likelihood that it was either captured on video or the people knew you. There’s also the news. If the crime was serious enough it might even make the nightly news in Los Angeles. Our Los Angeles criminal defense attorney offers these tips for restoring your reputation following criminal charges.
One of the first things you need to do is determine how you will view yourself moving forward after the charges have been filed. Take a long look at your life and how you think about yourself. This will help shape your future, including what you need to do to make yourself come across as a better person following criminal charges.
There’s no doubt about it that there will be negatives in your life following criminal charges. Even if the charges are dropped your reputation can still take a major hit. There will be negative people in your life who will only focus on you being charged with a crime. This can easily affect how you live your life and your confidence. Do your best to block these feelings and negative comments if you want to work towards improving your outlook.
If you truly did commit the crime, were charged, convicted and spent time in jail you need to own up to the mistake. By owning up to the mistake you will be able to move forward in your post-prison life. Knowing that you committed the crime and are sorry for it can do wonders for your confidence and self-esteem.
Now it’s time to define what you desire to be following your criminal past. Everyone deserves a second chance and you should take it by the horns. Figure out what you desire to be as a person once you get the chance to move forward with your life. By setting this goal you will be able to work towards getting others to view you the way you want them to view you.
One of the best ways to repair your reputation following criminal charges is to set goals for yourself. Setting goals and other benchmarks will make it easier for you to repair your reputation. Review your progress every couple of months using introspection and feedback from others around you. By reviewing these goals you will be able to update them and change them as needed to move closer to achieving your goals.
Take accountability for your actions. You will struggle to repair your reputation and even might slip here or there as you work towards your goals. Take accountability for what you do and say along the way.
When you are facing criminal charges it is best to have help from an experienced attorney. Call the office of Okabe & Haushalter at 310-430-7799 to schedule a consultation with our trusted and knowledgeable team.
