Criminal Charges - Arrest - Not Guilty of the Charges?
Arrested? An Arrest Does NOT Mean You Are Guilty of the Charges
Los Angeles County ∙ Orange County ∙ Southern California
The police like to solve crimes. The prosecutors like guilty verdicts. That is their job. But just because they are anxious to make an arrest get this behind them does NOT mean you are guilty of any ofthe charges. When you are arrested, you have rights — including the right to a criminal defense lawyer. At Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP, we protect your rights, examine the arrest and all the charges and evidence and work hard to prove your innocence and keep you out of jail.
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If you have been arrested for a felony or a misdemeanor, even if you know you are not guilty, you need a criminal defense lawyer. Why? To make sure the prosecutor is held to a high standard of proof. To make sure your rights are protected. Because you want to get back to your family and your work.
- Do not take chances with your future. Ask for a free arrest and charges consultation with a former deputy district attorney at the Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff, LLP law firm. We have more than 50 locations in Southern California where we can meet with you.
- Do not talk to the police or prosecutors. Even an innocent remark can sound like an admission to people who want to believe you are guilty and arrest you. Your criminal defense lawyer can speak for you, defend against this arrest and charges and protect your rights.
- Was the evidence properly obtained? If the police seized evidence without a search warrant or without probable cause, the evidence cannot be admitted in the charges against you.
- What led to your arrest? Were the police misinformed? Did a witness make a mistake in identifying you? Were you even near the crime scene? Tell us about all the circumstances of your arrest and charges.
- Was there probable cause to arrest you? Why did the police decide to arrest you? Were you seen near the crime? Did you have a resemblance to the suspect? The more you can tell us about the arrest, the sooner we can discuss the arrest and charges with the prosecutor seeking a dismissal.
- If you are not guilty of the charges, you should be arrested and should not spend a single minute in jail. Make sure the police and prosecutors know you want to talk to a lawyer before you say anything to them. When they have a weak case, the last thing they need is for you to have an attorney who will point out the weaknesses in the arrest and charges. When your freedom is at stake, when you are not guilty, contact a criminal defense lawyer immediately to discuss your arrest and charges.
Retain a criminal defense lawyer who will leave no stone unturned to get the best possible resolution for your case.
If you have been arrested, have pending charges, have an outstanding arrest warrant for your arrest or have "Failed to Appear" in court and have an arrest warrant or bench warrant, you need to call us right away. Whether you feel you are guilty or not guilty, you need a criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights and resolve this difficult situation. If you have been arrested or believe the police are about to make an arrest, call us at any time of day or night. What happens next can make all the difference to you, your future and your family. Don't take chances with the things that matter most. Talk to a former district attorney about the arrest and charges against you.
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