Being
arrested can be confusing and intimidating. Criminal
lawyers
advise, however, that if you find yourself in such a situation, you
should keep your head, and remember that you always have the right to
the following:
Access
to an Attorney
Immediately
inform officers that you wish to speak to an attorney. When you
invoke this right, police officers are legally bound to help you find
an attorney. Naturally, the sooner you can get an attorney on your
side, the better shape you’ll be in. With that in mind, try to keep
the contact details of a respected Fort Lauderdale criminal defense
attorney tucked away in your wallet.
Remain
Silent
It’s
one of the most memorable Miranda Rights, yet you’d be surprised by
the number of people who choose to ignore this right. Resist the
temptation to clear your name then and there by verbally
invoking your right to remain silent. After all, your silence cannot
be used as a sign of guilt. Furthermore, you protect yourself from
self-incrimination by remaining silent.
Refuse
a Test or Search
Contrary
to popular belief, you do have the right to refuse the police if they
want to go through your car or home. Be sure to verbally invoke this
right as well by saying, “I don’t consent”. Without your
consent or a search warrant, there’s a chance that any evidence
they find in your car or home may be thrown out of court as they were
acquired illegally.
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