Arrest
Arrests typically happen either close in time and place to the scene of the
alleged crime (such as a car stop or on a sidewalk), or later, pursuant to
a telephone call or visit from a detective. In either situation, the potential
defendant to a criminal action should never speak to any law enforcement
officer. Despite
an officer's claims that cooperation could make things go easier with the judge
or district attorney, or that things just need to be cleared up, making any statement
to, or in front of an officer can only be detrimental. The person arrested
should ask to speak with an attorney as soon as possible and refuse to answer
any questions or sign anything.
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