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When I was accused of a crime a few years ago, I was completely shocked. I knew that I had nothing to do with the incident, but I had to prove that in court. Instead of defending myself, I decided to work with a great criminal attorney. You wouldn't believe the difference that it made. In addition to taking a lot of the pressure off of my shoulders, my attorney also explained to me how to proceed, which made things a lot easier. This blog is all about the different ways that a professional lawyer can help, so that you aren't left struggling with your court case on your own.

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Charged With A Crime? 3 Things You Should Do

22 October 2019
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If you were recently charged with a crime—any crime—you may be wondering what on earth you should do to secure your future. The crime that you are being charged with will determine what kinds of consequences you are facing. Before you start freaking out and getting ahead of yourself, there are some things that every person who has been charged with a crime should do. This article will take a closer look. Are you ready to learn some more? If so, then read on. 

Step 1: Stay Quiet

Your Miranda rights state that anything that you say can and will be used against you in the court of law and that you have the right to remain silent. That means that if you get pulled over for a DUI and you admit that you had a few drinks, that information can be used to file charges against you. Whenever you are in a sticky situation with law enforcement, remember that you have the right to remain silent. Once you are out of custody, be careful about who you talk about the charges with. Don't post anything on social media, and don't put anything in writing (even a text message). For instance, if you confess to your friend that you committed a crime via text message, that information could potentially be used against you in court later on down the line. 

Step 2: Hire a Lawyer

The next thing that you should do is a hire a criminal defense lawyer. These types of lawyers have experience representing patients who have committed a variety of crimes, ranging from theft to large drug trafficking charges. When you hire a lawyer, make sure that they have enough experience in your specific type of case. For instance, if you have federal charges that are being filed against you, you will want to go with a criminal defense attorney who has experience in the federal court system, because it's very different from the state system. 

Step 3: Come Up With a Plan

Once you have an attorney, you are on the right track towards getting things taken care of, but you will also need to come up with a plan regarding your employment and family. For instance, some employers may fire you if you commit a criminal offense. If that's the case, you will need to create a plan to settle new employment. Similarly, if you have a custody agreement, you may have your rights taken away if you have charges against you.