Questions About Criminal Charges
- If I received a telephone call or a letter from a police officer that concerns me in any way, what should I do?
- Does talking to the police increase or decrease my chances of being arrested?
- If I have a question regarding a criminal matter, who should I talk to?
- Are the police required to read me what are known as my Miranda rights?
- If I give an oral statement, can that hurt me?
- How do I know whether the attorney I am speaking with has experience in the area of criminal law affecting me?
- When is the best time to contact a criminal attorney?
If I received a telephone call or a letter from a police officer that concerns me in any way, what should I do?
ANSWER: You should immediately contact a lawyer. You may very well give out information that could either incriminate you or appear to incriminate you and having a lawyer's advice before responding is absolutely crucial.
Does talking to the police increase or decrease my chances of being arrested?
ANSWER: That is a difficult question. We believe that our clients should first look at the effect on their overall lives of giving information to the police or any third party about any potential crime, whether they are guilty or not. For that reason, contact the attorneys at the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, or some other competent Lexington criminal defense attorneys that handles criminal matters before having any contact with the police.
If I have a question regarding a criminal matter, who should I talk to?
ANSWER: Criminal law within the past several years has become a very sophisticated specialty. While we feel that we are the best people in our community to assist you, it is crucial that you find someone who has extensive experience in the area of criminal law as it is a changing specialty.
Are the police required to read me what are known as my Miranda rights?
ANSWER: Not always, and this is one of the most vulnerable areas for citizens. Unless you are in custody or another narrow area as defined by our courts applies, the reading of Miranda rights is not necessarily required and the police very often can get incriminating information by having just a general conversation with you.
If I give an oral statement, can that hurt me?
ANSWER: In South Carolina and in almost all jurisdictions, an oral statement is admissible in court against a criminal defendant and can often be as damaging as a written statement. Again, before giving any statement to a law enforcement officer, contact experienced South Carolina drug arrest lawyers.
How do I know whether the attorney I am speaking with has experience in the area of criminal law affecting me?
ANSWER: Don't be bashful. Ask the attorney what his or her background is, how many cases he or she has tried in this particular area, what percent of his or her practice involves criminal law, and other questions you would ask before entering into a business arrangement with anyone.
When is the best time to contact a criminal attorney?
ANSWER: As soon as you have reason to believe that you may have done something illegal or inappropriate or someone, whether it be the police or another party, feels that you may have done something illegal or inappropriate.
For More Answers
Do you have questions that have not been answered here? Contact the Law Offices of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, by calling 866-645-8743 or contacting us online.We defend clients throughout the Columbia area, from Richland County to Lexington County to Calhoun County.
