Why You Should Exercise Your Right To Remain Silent

If you have ever watched a police show on television, you have likely heard the Miranda rights read aloud as someone was being arrested. Under the Miranda rights, anyone who is arrested has the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. If you are ever arrested, it is wise to take advantage of both.

Why It Is In Your Best Interests To Keep Quiet

As you may know, anything you say to the police can be used against you in court. For this reason, it is best to avoid saying anything to police during or immediately after your arrest.

You may be thinking that you know better than to incriminate yourself by saying the wrong thing. While this may be true, prosecutors can find ways to use your words against you in ways that are not always obvious.

Additionally, being arrested is a stressful situation. It is easier than you might think to accidentally say something that could hurt your case later on. To best protect yourself, do not say anything.

“I Want To Call A Lawyer”

The one thing you should say to police after being arrested is that you want to call a lawyer. It is your right to have an attorney represent you, so police are obligated to respect your request to not question you further until your lawyer is present.

Your lawyer will advise you on what to say when you talk to police, and they can be with you any time you are questioned by police.

Protect Yourself By Calling George F. Hildebrandt Today

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