Getting arrested can be a traumatic and life altering event for both the accused and his or her family members. It may also be difficult to think clearly. However, it is important that you remain focused and take the necessary steps to protect your legal rights and ensure that you get the best defense possible for the charges you are facing.
Below are five important steps you should take after an arrested.
- Ask for an attorney. One of the most important steps you should take if you have been arrested or are being investigated for a crime is to ask for a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney. Talking to the police without an attorney may jeopardize your case and your freedom even further.
- Remain silent. Under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to remain silent. You should use this opportunity to “lawyer up” and protect your legal rights.
- Do not resist arrest or attempt to flee. Whether you are innocent or not, you should not fight back or attempt to run away during the course or in the aftermath of an arrest. This will only make the matter worse. Instead, comply with the arresting officer and then ask for a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney.
- Be respectful. In order to ensure that you are treated with respect, you need to act respectfully toward the arresting police officers.
- Remember the facts of your arrest. If something goes wrong during your arrest, it is important that you remember the details so that you can later provide it to your Los Angeles criminal defense attorney.
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