You should always bring an attorney when you speak with the police. By going over why this is and speaking with an experienced Chicago criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights.
No matter the charges you may be facing, whether it is bank fraud, a computer crime, or an order of protection that you have against you, working with an attorney is of the utmost importance.
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Why Should You Bring An Attorney When You Speak With The Police?
Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. This is a core component of our country’s legal system, and it includes the following statements, comments, and actions:
- Statements that suggest guilt.
- Comments regarding the situation and your knowledge of it.
- Actions that allow the police to investigate you.
You can find one example for each of the above right below:
- A statement that suggests you were aware something illegal may have happened.
- A comment about the circumstance that suggests you were aware of it in one manner or another.
- Letting the police speak to you or look at your home, among many other possibilities.
Every single one of the above can lead to serious problems. With this fact in mind, some of the most serious problems the above can, and often do, lead to are as follows:
- Becoming the prime suspect in a criminal case.
- Your words/actions are being used to produce a search warrant that leads to your life being investigated.
- Being charged with a crime and then having to defend your innocence in a court of law.
The three problems outlined above are very serious. And if they are not dealt with, you could be looking at the consequences of a conviction:
- Losing your professional license/driver’s license.
- Jail/prison time.
- Significant fines.
- Community service.
- Being forced to register as an offender.
Every single one of the above can and will change your life for the worse.
To avoid these consequences from occurring, when speaking with the police, you should bring an attorney.
What Happens If You Bring An Attorney When You Speak With The Police?
If you bring an attorney when you speak with the police, then you will be told what to share with the officers speaking with you. And, in turn, you will be told what not to share with them.
Just as an example, if you were asked to speak with the police, then by bringing an attorney, you may learn that you do not need to share as much as you thought you did. This can allow you to end the conversation far more quickly.
On the other hand, if you do not bring an attorney, then you may share far more than is necessary. By doing so, you may allow the police to find a reason to suspect you, which could lead to further issues.
The state has an obligation to prove your guilt if they suspect your involvement in a crime. You do not have any obligation to help them. And, in fact, you have the right to protect yourself from self-incrimination.
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Our team has helped thousands of people who have been charged with crimes in Illinois. When we take cases, we do so to win. This means we take cases to trial. We don’t arrange plea bargains unless it is in the best interest of our clients. As proactive lawyers, we fight aggressively and support our clients throughout their entire case up to and including appeals.
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