At the Greenberg Law Offices, Mitch and Larry have extensive experience as prosecutors and criminal defense trial lawyers that allow them to inform individuals on various aspects of criminal law. They can assist you in protecting your rights when you are being investigated and/or charged with a crime. The following information will help you understand how to act in some circumstances when you become involved with the criminal justice system. By acting appropriately, you will greatly increase how effective your lawyer can be in protecting your life and liberty.

COMMON CRIMINAL LAW SITUATIONS

1. You're under suspicion of committing a crime or you're under arrest. Do you need a lawyer?

The answer is "Yes" and "Right Now" ! If this happens to you, call or e-mail us immediately.

When the police contact you or you are under arrest, no matter what they say, their goal is to build a case against you so that you can be convicted of one or more crimes. That's their job and, more often than not, they do it well.

When the police come for you, who will be protecting your rights? Unfortunately, unless you have a good lawyer, you will be on your own. As we see in the news, even innocent people can be convicted of terrible crimes and spend years in jail. Greenberg Law Offices can help you before that happens.

2. You have a constitutional right to remain silent. Should you make a statement ? (Please don't!)

If you have been arrested or are under suspicion of committing a crime, the police or a detective will, without delay, attempt to get you to make a statement which he expects will incriminate you. Very often, for whatever reason, people give that statement and incriminate themselves… even if they didn't actually do anything! Remember, police are experts in extracting information and do it every day!

You are supposed to be advised as follows:

"You have a right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. If you cannot find an attorney one will be appointed free of charge…."

You are approached by a policeman/detective in a uniform and questioned or are arrested and the same occurs. You are "scared" and in "fear". Your life flashes before your eyes. You hear the words but the true meaning does not register in your brain. You think if you tell your story, you will be set free. Wrong!

If you talk without first consulting a lawyer, you will not help yourself. You may tell the police the truth but they may write what they want or omit information that will help you.

If you decide to invoke your right to remain silent or simply choose not to talk until you have spoken with a lawyer, that choice can NEVER be used against you and, in fact, can't even be mentioned in court.

The information in this Website is information only; it is not legal advice. Any questions about the law or your rights and obligations should be reviewed by legal counsel engaged by you and provided with your specific fact situation.