Wrongful Arrest
Whenever a crime occurs, a normally peaceful setting may suddenly be filled with panicking bystanders and confusion. Police may rush to the scene to catch the criminal before he or she escapes. In hectic situations such as these, police officers may sometimes exercise poor judgment and jump to conclusions when trying to catch a suspect. An innocent bystander may even be mistaken for the perpetrator. You may have simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time and may suddenly find yourself being handcuffed and stuffed into the back of a police car.
How to React
If you are wrongfully arrested for a crime that you did not commit, it is important to try to remain calm during the arrest and booking process. It is terribly unjust to be taken in for something that you did not do, but trying to resist arrest or fight with police can only hurt your case. If you are wrongly suspected of a crime, be sure to do the following:
- Remain calm. Do not try to get away from the police or fight them as this could be used against you as evidence of guilt.
- Remain silent. Avoid yelling, threatening, or stating any information during your arrest. You do not have to divulge anything to the police that could be twisted around and later used against you.
- Call a criminal attorney. Avoid speaking to anyone about your situation, even family and friends, until you have talked to a criminal lawyer. If you have been wrongfully arrested, you may be facing an uphill battle and will need experienced legal counsel to help you with your defense.
How We Can Help
An experienced criminal lawyer is your best defense against a wrongful criminal conviction. Anyone arrested or charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty, and your lawyer will fight to protect your rights under the law. We will aggressively scrutinize all evidence or testimony brought forward to find weaknesses in the case against you. As experienced criminal defense lawyers, we understand that being wrongfully charged can be a terrifying time for you and your family, and we are prepared to stand up for you and fight against an overzealous prosecution.
Contact Us
To learn more about defending against wrongful criminal charges, please contact the West Palm Beach criminal defense attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.
