What happens if I am arrested?

An arrest is a horrible and stressful experience. It can be shocking, embarrassing, and very costly. As soon as the police engage you about anything, you should immediately request an attorney and remain silent. You should always be courteous and polite when speaking to the police, however, you should stress to them up front that you are not talking, have no intention of talking, and no matter what they say or do you will not change your mind. Cops will try to intimidate you and get you to talk. No matter what they say or how nice they act, the only reason they want you to talk is to strengthen their case against you.

If you are arrested, you will be booked at the county jail. After several hours, you will face a Judge or Magistrate who will read your criminal charge and the amount of your bail. If you make bail, you need to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to start discussing your case and your defense.

If you have questions or need to speak with an attorney now, please call our Firm at (281) 888-5581.