It can be intimidating and frustrating to be charged with a criminal offense.  The government has all of the resources, power and can be uncaring and even cruel in their lack of concern for achieving true justice in its quest for a conviction at all costs.  You have the right to defend yourself.  Sometimes, there could be technical defenses to your case, other times there could be a creative resolution that allow you to have a say in the outcome of your case in a way that works for both you and the government attorney. Carla V. Risoldi is a former Bucks County Assistant District Attorney and has been a criminal defense attorney since 1994.  Ms. Risoldi knows the criminal process from every angle and fights for her clients.