Criminal charges rarely appear out of nowhere. They are the product of a criminal investigation that has been opened for one reason or another. After opening a case, police officers, federal agents or other law enforcement officials will begin to investigate the situation. From the moment that the investigation has been started, they will begin to form opinions about a particular suspect.
As the case is investigated, police will create their own version of the case. They will search for evidence that supports what they believe happened. This evidence can eventually be used against a person in court. In fact, even statements made by a person during a police investigation can be used to bring felony charges against a person.
People need to be aware of their constitutional rights from the beginning of an investigation. They need to understand when they have the right to have an attorney, when they have the right to remain silent and what to do if they have been placed under arrest.
An attorney like those at Short Law Group, P.C. can help guide people in these sorts of situations. We know when it is advantageous to cooperate with police investigations and when it is better to remain silent; when it is better to negotiate with prosecutors and when it is better to raise criminal defenses.
Our attorneys can also take steps to make sure that police and investigators are following all appropriate rules during the investigation. We can up for a person's constitutional rights with respect to illegal searches, seizures or any other illegal conduct.
For more information about our firm and how we can help people who are subject to criminal investigations, please see our criminal defense webpage.
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