When an innocent person finds himself or herself facing federal or state criminal charges, the threat of incarceration and loss of individual freedoms is as frightening as it gets. If you are charged or under investigation by federal, state or local law enforcement officials, here are some important Rules and Facts to keep in mind:
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW RULES:
- You have an absolute right to remain silent-do so!
- If you say anything, say only this "I want a lawyer."
- The police can lie to you in their efforts to investigate a case.
- The law permits the police to lie to you; the law does NOT permit you to lie to them.
- Do not mistake the kind words of an investigator with his or her ability to be kind to you.
- If you violate Rule #1 above and speak to the police, depending on what you say a police officer may be compelled by police policy to charge you with a crime; accordingly remain silent.
- Do not contact an "alleged victim" in an attempt to get the victim not to testify.
- If you do, you will likely face additional charges.
- Do not destroy evidence.
- If you do, you will likely face additional charges.
- Do not alter a crime scene.
- If you do, you will likely face additional charges.
- Do not resist arrest.
- If you do you will likely face additional charges.
- Do not post any facts on any social networking page or web page.
- Everything posted on the web by you regarding your case can and will be used against you.
- Do not discuss the facts of your case on the prison telephone.
- Every word spoken on a prison telephone is recorded and saved to be used against you.
- HIRE AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY!
- The Criminal Defense team at Clymer, Musser, Brown & Conrad, P.C. is available to help you immediately.
