After being arrested, it is important to call a criminal defense attorney. You have the right to remain silent and to speak with an attorney. It is imperative that you invoke your rights and do so right away. The police may try to entrap you or to coerce a confession. Once you have asked for an attorney they are not allowed to ask you questions until your attorney arrives. This is the best form of protection as what you say during an interview, the car ride to the police station, in holding, and in jail can all be used against you in a court of law. Do not trust anyone, as you never know if what you say will come back to bite you at trial. Even a simple joke can be perceived as a confession.
We recommend that clients hire a lawyer instead of working with a public defender.
While they are available for you to use, they often have extreme caseloads that prevent them from dedicating the amount of time needed to mount a strong defense. This is not a question of desire or intent but one of practicality. A lawyer with more time to give your case will likely do a better job at representing you.
As a criminal defense attorney, we specialize in dealing with all types of criminal charges. Whether a drug charge, assault, sex crime, burglary, or even murder, we help those charged with a crime to have the best possible outcome in court. Our job is to create the reasonable doubt that the jury needs in order to avoid conviction or at bare minimum reduce the charges. In order to convict someone of a crime, the jury must be absolutely certain of their guilt. Many innocent people have been sent to jail, not because they committed a crime, but because their attorney did not mount a strong enough defense to create reasonable doubt.
When we take on a new case, we conduct a thorough interview to find out everything we can about the circumstances leading up to the arrest. We will need to know where you were and what you were doing along with witnesses that can collaborate your story. Anyone that can lead us to evidence of innocence or doubt is important for us to speak with. Rather than using the police investigation we conduct one of our own to give clients their best shot at remaining free.
As an experienced criminal defense attorney, we understand the rules of the courtroom and how to present a case effectively. This is critical to ensuring that all of your desired evidence is submitted for the jury to hear. Presenting information incorrectly can lead to evidence being thrown out or testimony not being heard. This is the difference between a novice attorney and an expert. The Taylor Law Firm is an expert at criminal defense. If you have been arrested call (903) 392-2275 to learn how we can help.