Under Investigation?
What to Do if You’re Under Investigation
YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. A criminal investigation is a serious matter. Regardless of culpability, this is uncharted territory for most individuals and nothing to handle on your own. Too often we see individuals attempting to help their own situation only to cause greater complication.
Basic Considerations
- Stay Calm and Consult With an Experienced Criminal Attorney Immediately
- Do Not Discuss the Matter with ANYONE Else before consulting with an experienced criminal attorney. Anything you tell someone or post on social media might be misunderstood or later taken out of context and used against you. Conversations with family members or other non-attorney confidants are not protected under legal privilege; therefore, that party could later be compelled to testify to what you discussed. In addition, your electronic devices, text messages, emails, etc. may be monitored. Any messages/conversations could be later subpoenaed and collected from internet providers or social media platforms – including Snapchat.
- Respectfully Decline Police or Investigator Questioning without first consulting an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Law enforcement strives to perform thorough investigations, and many of us have a natural tendency to be cooperative. But you can respectfully slow things down and consult an experienced attorney before answering police questions or consenting to searches/seizures. After all, these are our Constitutional rights. After consulting with an experienced lawyer, you can confidently decide how to respond and move forward.
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