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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have any rights while being arrested and charged?
If I am arrested, what should I do?
When the police want to question me, should I agree?
The police forgot to read my rights. Can I have the charges against me dropped?
Why pay for an attorney when I could get a court-appointed defender for free?
I plan to plead guilty, why would I still need an attorney?
Do I have any rights while being arrested and charged?
Yes. You have the right to remain silent, the right to avoid self-incrimination, the right to fair bail, the right to an unbiased trial, the right to a Denver criminal lawyer, the right to hear the charges that are brought against you, the right to show evidence on your behalf and the right to confront the witnesses against you. Additionally, your rights protect you from unreasonable search and seizures.
If I am arrested, what should I do?
Be polite to the officers and answer any questions related to your identity. Do not answer questions that could potentially incriminate you, but don’t lie either. Instead, simply say that you refuse to answer questions about the charges until you speak with your Denver criminal attorney.
When the police want to question me, should I agree?
It all depends on your specific situation. Insist on speaking with your attorney first and then call Hebets McCallin. In certain situations, it will benefit you to explain your side of the story, but in other cases, statements can occasionally be seen as a confession. Don’t take chances and always call your Denver criminal lawyer before giving a statement to the police.
The police forgot to read my rights. Can I have the charges against me dropped?
No. This is not usually a serious enough rights violation to result in a dropped case. Anything you say during this point cannot be used in court and if the main crux of the case was based on your statements to the police, this could result in the case being dropped. Your statements to the police could also be suppressed from court if they do read you your rights and keep pressing you to speak after you have invoked your right to remain silent.
Why pay for an attorney when I could get a court-appointed defender for free?
There are some excellent public defenders out there, but when you use a court-appointed attorney, you do not get any say in who will serve as your defense lawyer. By hiring a private Denver criminal lawyer, you can be selective in choosing the best representative for your situation. Additionally, private attorneys rarely have as many clients as public defenders, so they can provide you with more time and attention.
I plan to plead guilty, why would I still need an attorney?
Your lawyer can help you negotiate a winning plea bargain so you will be subject to the minimum possible sentencing. Additionally, even if you are guilty, if your rights have been violated, you can still often have the entire case dropped, but the prosecutors and police will not tell you about these rights violations.
For a free initial consultation, please contact the Law Offices of Hebets & McCallin.
Practice Areas
- DUI - DWAI
- Drug Crimes
- Juvenile Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crimes
- Theft Crimes
- Internet Luring
- Homicide
- Vehicular Crimes
- Sex Crimes
- Traffic Offenses
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Hebets & McCallin, P.C.
1777 S. Harrison Street
Suite 310
Denver, CO 80210
Ph: 303.756.3231
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