When To Speak With A Criminal Lawyer

No one thinks to speak with a criminal lawyer until they need one. Usually, it takes some reasonably large disaster such as a DUI, bar fight, or drug charge before a person will seek the services or advice of a criminal lawyer. Truthfully, there is no better time to speak with a criminal lawyer than before any trouble ever happens.

SPEED AND EFFICIENCY IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

DUIs and sporting event fights that get out of hand can turn legally troublesome in seconds. A criminal lawyer you are already familiar with doesn’t have to waste any time getting straight in to talk to police and prosecutors and preserve and document evidence. If you have already hired legal representation, there is no delay to a speedy trial.

QUESTIONING BEGINS

Have you noticed that your friends, coworkers, and even family are being questioned by the authorities about you? Has anyone told you they were approached with unusual questions about you or your life? This is a great time to speak with a criminal attorney. You do not know what is happening, but you want to be prepared if anything happens.

YOU GET QUESTIONED

Remember, always deny making a statement if you are asked to come in for questioning. Police have been known to convolute, change and downright manipulate any words given without a lawyer present. If you are innocent of the crime, you must ensure all your statements are appropriately documented. If there is some question about your innocence, a criminal lawyer can assure you are adequately represented and afforded all your legal rights.

It is always the right time to talk to a criminal lawyer. Any event can turn criminal before you realize what has happened, even if you are just an innocent bystander. The Slaughter Law Firm P.C. can help with that.