Criminal defense attorney Domenic J. Lombardo explains why many people fail to assert their Miranda right to remain silent when questioned by the police.
Do I Need An Attorney Before I Am Actually Charged with a Crime?
If you are contacted by law enforcement during a pre-filing investigation, you may wonder whether to communicate with the investigators directly or hire an attorney. You do in fact need an attorney during a pre-filing investigation the minute that you are aware of the fact that you are being investigated.
I Am Not Guilty, Should I Talk to the Police in San Diego?
People often make mistakes when dealing with the authorities, particularly when dealing the police. Mistakes are understandable because the police have a tendency to intimidate people unless they deal with them on a regular basis. One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking that it is okay to talk “I Am Not Guilty, Should I Talk to the Police in San Diego?”
Pre-filing Investigation in San Diego: I Am Not Guilty, Should I Talk to the Police?
Imagine that the police have either detained you or they have asked you to come in and speak with them. You know you are not guilty of committing any criminal offense and are tempted to talk to them to clear your name. Although it may seem like the best thing “Pre-filing Investigation in San Diego: I Am Not Guilty, Should I Talk to the Police?”
Under Investigation in San Diego: Should I Take a Lie Detector Test?
If you have been asked by a law enforcement officer to submit to a polygraph examination in San Diego and you believe you have nothing to hide you may be tempted to agree. Most criminal defense attorneys, however, advise their clients not to submit to a polygraph exam (lie detector “Under Investigation in San Diego: Should I Take a Lie Detector Test?”
Under Investigation in San Diego
Defendants in a criminal prosecution frequently make mistakes that cost them dearly. One common mistake occurs before the individual is officially a defendant. People all too often think they do not need a lawyer if the police want to talk to them. The reality is, however, that you should always “Under Investigation in San Diego”
What Is An Illegal Search in San Diego?
In a criminal prosecution evidence used in the case is frequently the result of some type of search. Whether the search was a search of your person, your automobile, or your home it must be done in accordance with the law. If the search was not conducted properly, it could “What Is An Illegal Search in San Diego?”
How Often Do Lawyers Contact Their Clients?
If you have recently been charged with a criminal offense in California and this is your first time dealing with the criminal justice system you are likely scared, confused, worried, and possibly frustrated. These are all perfectly normal responses to been charged with a crime. Since this likely means that “How Often Do Lawyers Contact Their Clients?”
Under Investigation in California: Do You Need a Lawyer Before You Are Charged?
Criminal charges result from a law enforcement officer observing an individual in the act of a crime, such as in the case of a person driving while intoxicated, or as a result of an investigation into an alleged crime. People often make the mistake of believing that an attorney is “Under Investigation in California: Do You Need a Lawyer Before You Are Charged?”