Articles Tagged with criminal process

When you are accused of a crime, guilty or not, how you react initially matters. Resisting law enforcement, claiming your innocence, attempting to direct suspicion elsewhere can all work against you in the end. Although it is a stressful situation, remain as calm as possible and adhere to the following:

• Do consult a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Your lawyer can explain your rights to you, advise you on how to cooperate with the police, help collect evidence and identify witnesses related to your case, and build a defense on your behalf.
• Do not resist arrest. Regardless of your guilt or innocence, resisting arrest is a crime and can only make matters worse. What’s more, the act of resistance can result in injuries to yourself or the arresting officers.