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Our experience as former prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach have given us the insight required to deal with any criminal investigation.

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 the charges against you. 

You are not Obligated to Speak with the Police

By giving a statement you are not only waiving a fundamental Constitutional right, 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.

Do Not Give Law Enforcement Consent to Search

Never give law enforcement permission or consent to search you, your home, your car or any of your 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 you and eliminating some crucial defenses that may exist which could lead to dismissal or reduction of your charges.

Your Constitutional Rights

The Fifth Amendment, United States Constitution

No person 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.

The Fourth Amendment, United States Constitution

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.

If you are looking for a Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney or West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer for help with any criminal investigation, please contact us immediately for a free consultation.