Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Nobody can force anyone to talk. If you are implicated - or even think you are - you shut up and get a lawyer. Trust me - no good can come of talking to the authorities. I've seen more people talk their way into charges than will ever talk their way out of them.

If you're only a witness, your lawyer will protect your rights - even to the point of immunity agreements I necessary before you say word one.

Of all the advice we give people, the advice to shut up and ask for a lawyer is the most ignored, and the most dangerous if disregarded.

Practice in front of a mirror: I have nothing to say to you without an attorney present.

When threatened, arrested or charged with any crime, as you most certainly risk here, �what can you do�? Hire an attorney, unless you know how to effectively represent yourself in court against a professional prosecutor intending to convict. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or anywhere else are going to effectively help you in your defense, other than the advice [if not already too late] to exercise the 5th Amendment RIGHT to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or ANYONE about the case except an attorney. That includes on this or any other web site or public forum. Most police and prosecutors will happily tell you that 95% of people convict themselves by trying to be 'helpful and cooperative', either during initial contact, questioning, interview or interrogation. Your attorney can regulate any questions by authorities so you can 'cooperate' without risking incriminating yourself. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.