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If you are being accused of a crime, it is advisable to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible, certainly before speaking with law enforcement officers.

Police officers will commonly question a person simply to obtain enough evidence against the person to build a case.

Talking to police officers before consulting a lawyer is nearly always a poor decision, even if you are totally innocent. A statement that a private individual may have intended as an innocent explanation will often be viewed by authorities as a confession.

Police often will lead a suspect to believe that cooperation will be rewarded by leniency, when in reality the police will deny making any such promises… and the judge will usually believe them. In the end, it is the prosecutor and the judge that determine punishment, not the police. Rarely will a police officer stand up for a defendant.

 

If a law enforcement officer wants to question you, you can invoke your right to remain silent by simply stating “I want to talk to an attorney before answering any questions”, or say “ I am not making any statement” to any questions you are being asked. Just state your name, address, SSN and phone number. Nothing else.

Remember, before making any decision, it is vitally important to get the advice of a criminal defense attorney.

 

If you need the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Portage County, Summit County or Medina County, or elsewhere in Northeast Ohio, contact Attorney Dan Weisenburger right now at 330-296-8000. Attorney Weisenburger routinely defends criminal charges in the following courts:

  • Portage County, Ohio: Ravenna Municipal Court, Kent Municipal Court, Portage County Court of Common Pleas, Portage County Juvenile Court.
  • Summit County, Ohio: Akron Municipal Court, Stow Municipal Court, Summit County Court of Common Pleas.
  • Medina County Ohio: Medina Municipal Court, Wadsworth Municipal Court, Medina Court of Common Pleas.
  • Trumbull County, Ohio: Newton Falls Municipal Court, Warren Municipal Court.
For a list of jurisdictions served by the municipal courts and county courts in Portage County, Medina County, Summit County and Trumbull County, click on the arrow.
All crimes in Ohio are strictly defined by law. For a list of definitions of the most common felony and misdemeanor offenses, click on the arrow.
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