When you are charged with a crime, you have the right to remain silent and you should remain silent until you are represented by legal counsel. What is said and done in the initial stages of an encounter with law enforcement can have a lasting impact on your criminal case. Often times, a statement made in the heat of the moment can be construed or misconstrued into an admission of guilt. Obtaining quality legal defense counsel at the earliest time possible ensures your best chance of a fair resolution of your criminal case.
