How a Criminal Attorney Can Help During Police Investigation

If are involved in a police investigation regarding allegations of criminal activity, it is important that you are represented by an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to protect your legal rights and help avoid having formal charges filed against you.

3 Reasons You Need a Criminal Attorney

Below is a discussion of the three most important reasons why you need a criminal attorney on your side during ongoing police investigations:

1. An attorney can act as a witness and prevent the police from abusing your constitutional rights during an investigation.
2. An attorney can ensure that the investigation is not intrusive, making it less likely to result in incriminating evidence.
3. The presence of an attorney can prevent you from incriminating yourself by blurting admissions or falsifying evidence.

A police investigation can last for weeks or even months without any new information or contact. Depending on the allegations against you, criminal charges can be filed up to one year or as long as six years after the completion of the investigation.

Additionally, since police investigations for certain criminal activities do not have a statute of limitations, charges can be filed 20 or 30 years later. However, if you have an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney on your side, you can be confident that your legal rights are protected and that you are not subject to unfair legal practices.

Your Legal Rights When Facing Criminal Charges

If the police investigation leads to criminal charges, you are entitled to certain rights, including:

• To be represented by an attorney
• To have a speedy, public trial
• To remain silent
• To testify in your own defense
• To appeal the denial of a suppression motion

Call an Experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney

For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation with Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Simon Aval, please call us at (800) 209-9808 or complete our online form. Mr. Aval is a Certified Specialist in criminal law by the state bar of California.