FAQs, Criminal Defense in Clearwater

The police want to speak with me. Is it ok to talk to them without an attorney present?

The wisdom of speaking to the police without an attorney present varies based on the circumstances and facts. It should always be noted that anything you say to the police can be used against you if you are eventually charged with a crime. In addition, if statements given at different times don’t match exactly, that can be held against you as well. Overall, it is generally best not to speak with the police without an attorney present. If you do not answer questions at all, they have nothing to hold against you in court that you gave them.

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