Calling a criminal lawyer isn’t always a person’s initial response. If you are not guilty of a crime, why would a legal service need to get involved? A criminal defense attorney can be your best friend even in simple situations where you have questions and aren’t certain of what is going on. Everyone has a right to a defense attorney, even if, or especially if, the police are asking questions that make you look guilty.
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The Police Call You Into the Station
Talking to the police might sound like something a diligent citizen would do. One might think that if they were in the area when a crime occurred and the police need information, that they are just helping along an investigation. The police asking you to come into the station is a sign that you should call a defense attorney before setting foot in the station. The police will want to ask you questions in a controlled environment, even if you aren’t the suspect. They might be suspicious of something you said and want to find out more. In these situations, it is critical to have a criminal lawyer on your side who can guide you through the process.
Miranda Rights
When a stressful situation occurs, whether you are guilty or not, it feels good to unload all of the information you have. However, when the police are reading your Miranda rights, they are doing so because they believe they have a reason to. Police don’t have to read Miranda rights when they simply want to talk to you and only need to read them in certain situations. So if they are reading the Miranda rights to you, they are doing so because it is required by law. The Miranda rights states: “you have the right to speak to an attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning.” This is simply a statement of your rights, yet, many people continue to talk to the police without an attorney present. Being read your Miranda rights is a sign of the seriousness of the situation, so calling an attorney should also be taken seriously and done as soon as possible.
Trust Your Gut
When you get pulled over for speeding and the police officer asks if there is anything in the car that shouldn’t be in your possession, this is a question that doesn’t have to be answered before you discuss it with a criminal defense attorney. If you have a weird feeling about the questions police are asking you, it’s ok to take a minute and call an attorney. You might question what the police officer will think when you call a lawyer; if it will “look” like you are guilty, but calling an attorney is simply a way to protect yourself.
If you are in a compromising situation and need the guidance and advice of a criminal lawyer in New York, call The Law Office of Lisa Pelosi as soon as possible. Our law firm will always be on your side and guide you through any challenging situation. Call 917-670-7063.
