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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO
REMAIN SILENT…PLEASE EXERCISE THAT RIGHT!!
If you have been arrested, the most important advice
I can give you,, is to not speak to anybody about the case
until you have spoken to an experienced and qualified criminal
defense attorney. Any statement you make to the police is
going to be used against you in future court proceedings.
The Law Offices of William L. Wolfe can provide the necessary
advice to limit the damage or perhaps improve your situation.
Retaining an attorney as soon as possible improves your chances
of getting out of jail and staying out of jail.
The Law Offices of William L. Wolfe can begin immediately
to investigate your case and prepare to have your bail reduced
or have you released on your own recognizance, file motions
to suppress damaging evidence or even have the case dismissed
entirely. The longer you wait, the more difficult these options
become.
IF THE POLICE WANT TO SPEAK WITH YOU
This advice also applies if the police "just want to
speak with you" about a potential criminal case. This
may occur in person or over the telephone. Chances are they
are gathering evidence to later arrest you. Do not be fooled
by the line "you won't be arrested, we just want to talk
to you." Politely tell the police officer or detective
that you wish to speak with your attorney first, and ask for
a telephone number where you and your attorney can reach the
officer later. Do not fool yourself into thinking you can
speak to the police and explain away their concerns. As a
former police detective, I can assure you this rarely, if
ever, works. |
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