2007-04-24 07:38:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If you need someone to talk to, contact me direct.
2007-04-24 07:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1) You have been charged with a crime. If convicted you may be facing very serious penalties including loss of your freedom. So- take the matter quite seriously.
2) You have a right to remain silent. This constitutional guideline is for your protection. S0 - stay silent.
3) You have a right to an attorney. S0- get a lawyer or get the court to appoint a lawyer.
4) You have a right to a phone call - S0- call someone, a relibale adult, to get you some help, as in a lawyer.
5) You have a right to bail. So- unless the judge prevents this due to the serious nature of the crime and your risk of flight or you can not afford it tkae the bail.
6) Trust NO ONE - Many individuals have received very long prison sentences simply because they talk with another fellow prisoner who turns around and testifies against them. Same goes for friends and family. If pressed to comment from someone else - don't say a single thing.
The law requires that certain evidence of wrongdoing be presented to a jury for trial, unless your lawyer chooses a bench trial. Don't do anything to make the job of taking away your freedom easier for the authorities. You need to use your rights.
2007-04-24 16:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by tk 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ide first try to forget what "tk" said. some of what he said was true. read your constitutional rights and find where it says you have the right to a phone call. "trust no one" and "call a lawyer", because your lawyer will only ask for a few continuances from the judge in order to make his wallet grow because you pay him for every court appearance. ide say cooperate. many times when you get arrested for something, if you cooperate, your chance of leaving that day for a non-felony is pretty good. if you are a jag, the law states they can hold you for investigation for 72 hours before being charged.
2007-04-24 16:48:54 · answer #3 · answered by officer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ZIP YOUR MOUTH!! Don't say a word. Identify yourself and ask for a lawyer. Stay calm and respectful. Don't ever become a smart alec, but say "I have the right to speak to my attorney before I answer your questions, and I choose to exercise that right." Once you ask for a lawyer, if they continue to question you, they've got a problem.
Past that, figure out what went wrong and correct the problem.
2007-04-24 16:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by .. .this can't be good 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cooperate as much as possible with the police. 'Id still want a lawyer, but I would cooperate. Why make things worse.?.
2007-04-24 14:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reflect upon what I did that got me in jail and change whatever it was so that I didn't go to jail again!
Best wishes!
2007-04-24 14:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a good lawyer and don't say anything
2007-04-24 15:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adopt a "wait & see" attitude. It may not be as bad as it seems.
2007-04-24 15:35:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call my lawyer.
2007-04-24 15:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋