| Throughout our lives there are some things that will | | | | they do have the ability to hold you until your |
| be traumatic and quite possibly done on accident, | | | | attorney has negotiated your release or your bail |
| which we have no control over. In particular, being | | | | amount has been paid. Nobody wants to sit in a jail |
| arrested can be a big headache and, aside from | | | | cell, so be sure you hire an experienced attorney to |
| avoiding the issue in the first place (if at all possible), | | | | negotiate on your behalf. |
| there are a few things you should know about being | | | | Lastly, if there is one thing I can suggest it's to relax |
| arrested and what to do if you are. | | | | and take it easy. There is no use stressing yourself |
| For one, keep in mind that you do have rights under | | | | out, and being argumentative with law enforcement |
| the Fifth Amendment to the United States | | | | officials can lead to additional charges and additional |
| Constitution, which is also referred to as your Miranda | | | | problems for you. Simply said, it's not worth it. |
| Rights. Under such rights, you are not required to | | | | I hope this article has been helpful and good luck with |
| answer any questions asked by police other than | | | | your legal case. |
| your name and address or to furnish an official | | | | Best Regards, |
| identification card. This can be a state ID card, a | | | | Garret Weinrieb, Esq. |
| driver's license or a passport. | | | | Partner |
| Secondly, you have the right to an attorney and can | | | | VALERIO | WEINRIEB Criminal Defense Attorneys |
| have him/her present during all questioning. This is not | | | | |
| required, but if questions are answered, such should | | | | (note: Information contained within this article is |
| be done in the presence of your attorney. This | | | | intended for general information purposes only and is |
| ensures you, the client, are protected and | | | | not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice for any |
| represented in the best possible light. After all, you | | | | individual case or situation. The information contained |
| have the right to a fair trial, and having an attorney | | | | within this article is not intended to create an |
| by your side allows for this to occur. | | | | attorney-client relationship and use of this article, and |
| Thirdly, though you are not required to answer | | | | any information contained herein, does not constitute |
| questions presented by law enforcement officials, | | | | such a relationship. |