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- Varner, Nix & Kirkland:
Don't Talk to the Police - Talk to a Lawyer
The first piece of advice any criminal defense lawyer will give you is: Don't talk to the police before you speak with a lawyer. We also hear it on television and in the movies all the time. As often as we hear it, though, it's surprising how few people follow that one piece of advice. You have the absolute right to remain silent when the police are questioning you - or even if they're not - and what seems like an innocent statement can often come back to haunt you as you fight criminal charges.
- Fitzgerald & Brooks: Your defense is about asserting and protecting your constitutional rights.
- Laura
Coleman: Many of my clients have never before been charged with a
crime, and face, for the first time in their lives, the possibility of
jail time and/or substantial fines. In addition to the possible
incarceration and fines, there can be a stigma attached to being
convicted of a crime. For example, upon conviction of a felony, an
individual may lose many of his or her rights, including the right to
vote and the right to own a gun. Even a conviction for a traffic
offense, especially an alcohol related traffic offense, can lead to a
dramatic increase in motor vehicle insurance premiums that can stay
with a person for several years. It is easy to see how one mistake can
taint the rest of a persons life. The arrest and the charge are not the
end of the matter, however. Just because you have been arrested and
charged does not mean that all of the proper procedures were followed,
or that everything was done correctly. Arrests may be thrown out, if
done improperly. Do not give up and make a plea, just because you have
been charged! There are things that can be done to protect your rights,
but it is difficult for a person who does not know the system to know
what they are. If you are charged with a crime, it is vital that you
have capable legal counsel to guide you through this most difficult
time.
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