What Should I Do If I’m Arrested or Charged with a Crime?

• September 10, 2025
• Criminal Defense

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, the first thing you must do is exercise your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney. Do not speak to law enforcement, investigators, or prosecutors without a lawyer present.  The time immediately following an arrest is when many people make unforced errors—answering questions or trying to explain their side of the story—that seriously damag[ ... ]