How to Protect Your Rights When You Have Been Arrested

One of the most stressful times one can experience is when they have gotten in trouble with the law and are now being arrested and facing charges. Though you may be guilty of the charges being brought against you, you still do have rights. Many people end up giving up their rights and incriminating themselves in crimes committed simply because they are not aware of the rights they hold. This is one of the biggest reasons it is imperative to hire a Burlington Defense Attorney to assist you with your charges and protecting your rights through your arrest and subsequent court appearances and hearings.
When you are first arrested, you are read your rights, but many people are so stressed out they are not fully listening. One of the most important things you can do when you have been arrested is to remain silent. As your Miranda Rights are read, you will clearly hear the officer state anything you say can and will be used against you. This is where many people begin to make mistakes. They do not use their right to remain silent and begin talking and answering questions without a lawyer present. They often feed information to the officers, to be used against them in proving their case.

You have the right to ask for an attorney and have them present when you are being questioned. You should not answer any questions without your attorney present because you could incriminate yourself without realizing it. With the help of an attorney, you can rest assured your rights are being protected and that the attorney will work to try and get your charges lessened and even dropped, if possible. By following your attorney’s instructions, you can have the chance at a much better outcome.

If you have been charged with a crime and need a defense lawyer, contact the law offices of Powers & Costeck. They will be glad to meet with you and provide you a greater understanding of your rights. They will represent you through every appearance and will make the decisions in your case to hopefully get a favorable outcome. Contact them today and allow them to assist you.