General Information
If you believe you are the focus
of a criminal investigation, it would be a good
idea to confer with a criminal defense attorney.
Mr. Neuman has in the past prevented charges from
being brought against his clients even before a
complaint was issued by the prosecutor's office.
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime,
it is imperative that you exercise your right to
an attorney. An attorney can give you specific advice
concerning your particular situation, and having
one is crucial at every stage of the legal process.
As soon as you are charged with a
crime, it is a lawyer's duty to aggressively advocate
for you in order to secure your release. As the
case progresses, an attorney prepares arguments
to the court concerning the evidence or police procedure.
Such arguments may result in the case being dismissed
altogether. Furthermore, when it comes to making
decisions about your case, you will look to your
lawyer for the legal knowledge and experience necessary
to make a proper evaluation.
It is important to understand that the
burden of proving any crime is solely the responsibility
of the prosecutor. Each crime is made up of specific
elements which a prosecutor is required by law to
prove beyond a reasonable doubt.
His or her failure to prove any of the elements beyond
a reasonable doubt requires the return of a verdict
of not guilty. A good attorney will analyze your case,
focusing on the specific elements of the crime, in
order to prepare a solid defense.
The Right to Remain Silent
Part of the Miranda warnings
state that you have a right to remain silent, and
anything you say can and will be used against you
in a court of law. The emphasis in this warning
is on the word will.
Mr. Neuman has often found that the only evidence
admissible against a client are those statements
that the client made to the police prior to retaining
him as an attorney.
The best advice he can give you is to remain silent,
even if you feel as though you need to discuss your
situation with the police. First discuss your situation
with an attorney, and he will advise you on the
proper course of action.
For more information, please contact
Scott Neuman at 1-888-684-3999 or use this
online case submit form.
