When you are arrested for a criminal offence, the police must inform you of your charges and your right to legal counsel without delay. An arrest for a criminal offence is a serious matter and can have significant consequences for you. On arrest, it is important to stay calm/ professional and
- To assert your right to remain silent, and not to give any explanation about your situation.
- To assert your right to speak to your lawyer and let your lawyer speak to the officer to understand and guide you before you do anything,
- Not to resist arrest and follow the lawful commands of the police officer,
The bottom line is that in a criminal proceeding it never helps you to give a statement to a police officer without consulting your lawyer. What you tell the police will be used against (not in favor of) you in court, so why give any statement.
At Baidwan & Baidwan Lawyers our team is here to protect your rights and freedom in all the steps involved in a criminal process( from investigation to the final disposition of your criminal matter).
