Do You Need An Attorney?
Talk With An Attorney First
A skilled attorney knows the ins and outs of the Wisconsin justice system and local courts. They can help you organize your case and create a strategy and a plan for moving forward. To be most effective with a legal strategy, do not talk about your case with anyone except an attorney. Anything you say can be used to harm your case going forward. This is especially important in terms of phone calls from jail or any interaction with law enforcement. You can always tell law enforcement that you want to talk with an attorney, even if they do not read you the Miranda warnings.
First Conversations With Your Lawyer
A lawyer will want to know your background, your evidence, and an accurate explanation of the events that took place leading to your situation. A criminal defense attorney can help organize your evidence and will look for areas that can improve the outlook of your case. Your attorney can advise you and help you prepare to meet any challenges unique to your situation. And a criminal defense attorney will answer your questions about what happens next.
Attorney-Client Conversations In A Crisis
If you have been arrested or questioned about criminal activity, you should call an attorney immediately. It is important to remain silent and use your first opportunity to call your lawyer. You have the right to remain silent, and it is always a good idea to assert this right. You can ask questions of your attorney, but don’t give law enforcement information that they can use against you. Law enforcement needs to build a case, and they will use different tactics to get information to use against you.
If you or someone you know might need legal help, contact Nathan Oswald today.