If you are the target or subject of a criminal investigation, it is crucial that you consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney before doing anything! The United States and Florida Constitutions afford you with the right to remain silent. Police agencies routinely attempt to get suspects to offer recorded statements regarding their involvement in the alleged crime which is being investigated. In most cases. You have absolutely nothing to gain by giving a statement to law enforcement. It is the Government's responsibility to prove charges against you. By giving a statement you are not only waiving a fundamental Constitutional, but you are also making it easier for the Government to prove your guilt. In a significant number of cases. Without your statement or cooperation the Government may not have a case at all. Don't be afraid to exercise your Fifth Amendment Privilege.

Never give law enforcement permission or consent to search you, your home, your car or any of belongings. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution mandates that law enforcement obtain a search warrant or conduct searches by way of a recognizable warrant exception (incident to lawful arrest, inventory searches, etc.). By consenting to a search, you are helping law enforcement build their case against and eliminating some crucial defenses that may exist which could lead to dismissal or reduction of your charges.

If you are the target or subject of a criminal investigation, contact us immediately!!

The United States Constitution

Amendment V - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. Ratified 12/15/1791.

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment IV - Search and Seizure. Ratified 12/15/1791.

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.