What to Do After an Arrest

What should I do if I am arrested, or if the police demand to talk to me about a crime?

SAY NOTHING. You have the right to remain silent for a reason - use it. Do not talk your way in to prison. Tell the authorities that you will not answer any questions without a lawyer.
STAY CALM. The police will prey on your fear of going to jail. If you are already arrested you are not leaving without posting bail. If you are simply being questioned and do not think clearly or answer questions to the satisfaction of the questioning officer, you will be arrested. After you are processed you will be brought to the county jail until you can make bail.
CALL US IMMEDIATELY. We will assist you in making bail by calling a bail bondsman, and will begin your defense. Like any problem, an immediate defense is the best offense.
SAY NOTHING. This applies even if you are sent to the county jail, as the jails are full of informants. Say nothing about the charges over the phones.

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Possession of Weapon
(4^th Degree)

1.5 years

Not Guilty

Aggravated Assault-Shooting
(2^nd Degree)

10 years

Not Guilty

Aggravated Assault
on Law Enforcement Officer
(3^rd Degree)

5 years

Not Guilty

Possession of CDS
with Intent to Distribute
in a Recreation Zone
(2^nd Degree)

10 years

Dismissed Pretrial Motion

Theft
(3^rd Degree)

5 years

Probation

Possession of Weapon
(3^rd degree)

5 years

Dismissed

Aggravated Assault
(3^rd degree)

5 years

Dismissed

Robbery
(1^st Degree)

20 years

Probation

Possession of CDS
(3^rd Degree) 2 counts

10 years

Dismissed Evidence Suppressed

Witness Tampering
(2^nd Degree)

10 years

Not Guilty

Aggravated Assault-Shooting
(2^nd Degree) 3 counts

30 years

Not Guilty

Witness Tampering
(3^rd Degree)

5 years

Not Guilty

Attempted Murder
(1^st Degree)

20 years

Not Guilty

Possession of a Firearm
(2^nd Degree)
Felon in Possession
(2^nd Degree)

10 years

Dismissed, Evidence Suppressed

Robbery
(1^st Degree)

20 years

Probation

Possession of CDS
(3^rd Degree) 2 counts

10 years

Dismissed Evidence Suppressed

Sexual Assault
(2^nd Degree)
Endangering the Welfare
of a Child
(3^rd Degree)

15 years

Pretrial Intervention

Aggravated Assault
on a Police Officer
(3^rd Degree)
Resisting Arrest
(3^rd Degree)
Obstruction of Law
(4^th Degree)

11.5 years

Probation

Attempted Murder
(1^st Degree)

20 years

Not Guilty

Aggravated Assault
(3^rd Degree)

5 years

Dismissed

Insurance + Healthcare Fraud
(3^rd Degree)
30 counts

150 years

Probation

Attempted Disarming
of a Police Officer
(2^nd Degree)
Aggravated Assault
on a Police Officer
(3^rd Degree)

15 years

Pretrial Intervention

Possession of a Firearm
(3^rd Degree)
Possession of CDS
(3^rd Degree)

10 years

Pretrial Intervention

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