Being accused and arrested for a crime is a scary and frustrating experience for individuals. This experience can be all the more freighting if you are not guilty of the crime. When individuals find themselves in this unfortunate situation, it is important to remember that you have rights! Law enforcement officers will only provide you with your right as they are constitutionally required to do so, so it is going to be up to you to understand your rights. In this blog, we provide three tips for individuals to keep in mind if you are questioned and/or arrested.
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Most of us have heard the term Miranda warning at some point in our lives, but what are Miranda warnings? When do they matter? In a nutshell, Miranda warnings come into play when an individual is taken into police custody. Police are to give an individual his or her Miranda warnings before interrogating the individual. Miranda warnings, such as the right to remain silent, are designed to put an individual on notice of his or her Constitutionally protected rights. Failure to give an individual their Miranda warnings can result in an exclusion of any criminal statements made by the individual. ... Read More