Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

YOU SHOULD NOT TALK TO THE POLICE. Period. Don't worry (for now) about the law suit. That's a civil matter. The more important and urgent issue is the potential criminal matter of hit and run. Do not go to the police, do not talk to them, do not submit a written or oral statement until you've spoken to a criminal lawyer. This is incredibly important. If you'd like to discuss this with me further, don't hesitate to contact me for a free consultation. Good luck. Steve Mandell 310 393 0639

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, who has been handling these cases for over 27 years, I would advise you to make NO statements to law enforcement. You should immediately contact an experienced attorney and go over all the facts, so you can get the answers you need. This is a serious matter and you should call a lawyer NOW. Most offer FREE consultations, so take advantage of that. I wish you well.......David Wallin

Get an attorney- DO NOT TALK TO POLICE!

A little free advice if not already too late: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney.

You would be quite foolish to talk to ANYONE about this situation except through your attorney. You denying it does not make it go away, and you shouldn't be talking about it here either. Going in to the police "to talk" simply makes it easier for them to arrest you without a hassle.

You're facing serious felony charges if they file against you. In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines. You also face serious civil case liability that you need counsel for.

When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will defend you, try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be. I�ve been doing these cases for many years.