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Anyone in Austin, Texas who has been charged of a crime, or even questioned as a suspect or person of interest in a crime, should immediately contact an experienced Austin criminal attorney. Timely advice from a criminal defense attorney can dramatically affect the outcome in the legal criminal process.

If you are arrested

Improve your chances of a lesser charge, or even dismissal, by following the advice below:

Respect the law enforcement officials. Avoid aggressive behavior, loud denials, or refusal to cooperate. Since nothing you say will make them let you go, go quietly and politely, accurately providing your name, address, and other simple information, as the law requires.

Do not speak to anyone, except your lawyer, about your case, your charges, or your situation. Your most harmless comment can be used against you in the future.

Exercise your right to an attorney. The most important sentence you can say at your arrest is, “I want a lawyer.” Once you say this, law enforcement officials are required to stop questioning you until you have consulted with an attorney.

Select a lawyer with a criminal law practice. This is not the time to go to a family, corporate, or tax lawyer. Only skilled Austin criminal attorneys, who has dedicated time to criminal law, will have the experience to protect you effectively at this point.