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If you have been arrested for a DUI, or any crime, it’s easy to make a mistake that could spoil your case, especially if it’s your first arrest. Once you are pulled over, the best thing for you to do is remain silent.  It’s your right, use it. Law enforcement will ask a lot of questions and you only have to give your name and hand over your insurance and a copy of your registration.

  • Don’t try to talk police out of the arrest. Even if what you are saying seems harmless, often times what you say contains evidence that can be used against you. The only thing to say is “I want to call my criminal defense attorney”. Once this is said it will protect you from interrogation and cops are legally required to stop the questions. However, they often don’t – still, remain silent.
  • Don’t make any sudden movement. Keep your hands in view; we have seen on the news that nervous cops are dangerous cops.
  • Anything you say from the arrest forward should be assumed taped and recorded. If you even start talking to passengers in the car, or call someone on your cell, remember, it’s all being recorded and you could incriminate yourself.
  • Never consent to a search. Often, clients did not know that they could say, no. There is nothing to lose in saying, “I do not consent to a search” and everything to gain.
  • Stay off social media. Period. Police and prosecutors will search for posts, tweets, pictures and more to update their case.
  • Contact a criminal defense attorney in Ohio immediately. Without one, it’s tough to get through the legal system intact. The sooner you have one on your side the easier it will be for you to avoid any mistakes that could jeopardize your case.

The Bottom Line:  If you are pulled over and have been arrested it’s natural instinct to try to get out of the situation. Mistakes happen all the time, and clients have believed that they could talk their way out of the trouble they are in but instead end up incriminating themselves. Remain silent and know that as a criminal defense attorney in Ohio,  I am prepared to aggressively defend you and fight effectively for your rights. immediately.  513-260-2099