I Was Arrested - Now What?

Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney

A person may be arrested for an alleged crime virtually anytime, anywhere. Law enforcement may seek an arrest warrant from a judge based upon evidence that you have allegedly committed a crime, or an arrest may be made upon probable cause that you are currently in the act of committing a crime. Once arrested, you will need to consider what to do at this point. Should you contact a private Riverside criminal lawyer? Should you work with the Public Defender? There are different options to consider and different consequences of choosing one of these options.

It is important to remember that you have many rights as an arrestee or defendant in a criminal case. When you're arrested, law enforcement should read you your Miranda rights, which essentially state that you have the right to remain silent and the right to legal counsel. Taking full advantage of these rights is one of the first things you should do. Don't talk to the police about what happened, even if you are trying to explain why you are innocent there are ways that your statements could be used against you later, in court. Instead, contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Having legal counsel present with you during any questioning can help ensure your rights are fully protected.

Representing Your Legal Rights after an Arrest in Riverside, CA

After an arrest in Riverside, you may wonder about working with the Public Defender. First of all, not everyone will qualify to work with the Public Defender. Qualifications aside, a court-appointed attorney may simply not have the time and resources to devote to your case. At the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings, we take care to dedicate the personal attention and aggressive legal counsel to each of our clients as we represent their interests after an arrest or criminal charges.

Contact a Riverside criminal defense attorney at our law firm to learn more about what to do after an arrest in order to positively impact your case.