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Criminal Defense - Accused of a Crime


If you've been arrested or charged with a crime, it's important for you to know what to do, even if you're innocent.

First, you should know your rights. The police officer or the judge charging you may read you what are known as the Miranda Rights. He does not have to unless he is going to rely on your confession to make his case.

These include the right to be silent. Even if the police ask you questions, you don't have to answer them. If you decide not to answer questions, you should tell the officer politely about your decision.

Any thing you say can be used against you in court. If you start to answer questions and then change your mind and want to stop, that's your right.

You also have the right to have an attorney with you. If you can't afford an attorney, the court will appoint one for you.

If you are arrested you have the right to know the charges against you and the names of the police officers involved.

You also have the right to make one phone call.

That phone call should be to an attorney. If you don't know an attorney, you should call your family or a friend you trust and ask them to find you an attorney.

Once you have an experienced criminal defense attorney, he will know exactly what to do. Even if you're innocent, it's a good idea to wait for your attorney before you answer any questions. When your attorney comes, tell him or her what happened and have him deal with the system for you.


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