How do you deal with criminal investigation against you? And should a criminal lawyer be hired as soon as the police call you over to the station? Criminal Lawyer Elad Shaul, partner at Shaul – Ran, Law Firm, explains:
I was called to the police station, what should I do?
It is important to get legal advice before the investigation by an expert criminal lawyer.
And what if you do not know why you were summoned to the police station? As part of the consultation, the lawyer should quickly understand why you were called to the police station and what you are expected to go through.
One of the biggest mistakes suspects make is going to the police station alone, without having prepared themselves for the criminal investigation.
In the interrogation room, the police will put a lot of pressure on the detainee, manipulate him and try to incriminate him in every way possible.
Proper counseling by a criminal lawyer should prepare the client for any scenario, and help him not to be surprised in real time and be able to defend himself from criminal charges.
I received an indictment in the mail, which lawyer to contact?
Receiving an indictment heralds the beginning of a difficult period for the defendant.
This is the stage where the defendant may get a copy from the case, see all the evidence and materials collected by the police, walk through the evidence and understand what charges he is really facing.
The indictment itself, should include the facts of the case, the counts of the offense in which the defendant is charged and the list of prosecution witnesses.
Along with the indictment, the defendant will receive a summons.
If the indictment was filed to the Magistrates' Court, it is usually an offense punishable by up to 7 years in prison. If the defendant summons to the district court, it is an offense punishable by over 7 years in prison.
In any case, we recommend that you urgently seek advice and representation from an experienced criminal lawyer.
How can I find the best criminal lawyer?
We recommend that you seek out a lawyer who specializes in criminal law.
There are many attorneys out there who engage in other areas of practice and take representation in criminal cases for their own benefit.
When you are looking for a criminal lawyer to represent you in front of the police or in an indictment, look for the following criteria:
Look for a criminal lawyer who worked as a police prosecutor or a former lawyer at the district attorney's office. Look for an office with a good name and reputation. Look for Google reviews about the office, what do the firm's clients think of the representation and service they have received?. Check if the law firm is ranked as a leading firm by the BDI or Dun & Bradstreet rating companies.
Once you have found an office that you like and meets the above criteria, make an appointment with the lawyer, check if he impresses you, if you trust him and if there is "click" between you.
Ultimately, the criminal lawyer who represented you will greatly affect your future.
We offer you to take a look at Shaul-Ran, Law firm at Google and get a great example of a leading criminal law firm.