Southern California Criminal Defense Attorneys

Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney and Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers

Q: I’ve been arrested. When should I call an Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney?

Q: Why Do I Need to Hire an Attorney?

Q: Should I Answer Questions From the Police?

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I’ve been arrested. When should I call an Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney?

You should contact an experienced Southern California Criminal Defense Lawyer as soon as possible. When it comes to protecting your rights, time is of the essence. Even if you believe you are innocent, you need an Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney to represent you in defense of those charges and to protect your rights.

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Why Do I Need to Hire an Attorney?

The expert criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti have over a decade of experience defending clients in Orange County and Southern California. We put this experience to work for you in your criminal defense case by evaluating the evidence against you, evidence that can be used to defend you, and the prosecutor and judge that will be on your case. We consider all these factors in determining the likelihood of winning at trial, as well as potential plea bargains, and recommend the optimal course of action for you.

Over the years, our Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyers have build professional working relationships with many prosecutors and district attorneys, and we may be able to provide evidence to the opposing side that could persuade them to drop the charges against you, or even to not file charges at all. Also, by involving your Southern California criminal defense attorney early in the process, he can conduct a more thorough investigation, as well as preserve anything that can may later used as evidence in your favor.

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Should I Answer Questions From the Police?

If you were asked to come down to the police station, you should NEVER answer their questions or sign a statement without speaking to an attorney first. You may be under investigation by the police and not even be aware of it. Do not make the mistake of thinking that answering their questions will lead to them treating you ‘nicely’, or that it is an opportunity to tell your side of the story.

Do not give in when police try to intimidate you into giving answers to their questions, or if they promise you something if you make a statement. Be firm in your request to speak to an attorney first. This will prevent you from giving a statement that may later be used against you. The objective of the police is not to clear you of wrongdoing; rather, their job is to gather as much evidence as possible, including incriminating statements that will be used to make a case against you. Even seemingly innocuous statements can later prove to be incriminating – never make any statements to police without being represented by a Southern California Criminal Defense Attorney. You have a constitutional right to not make any statements to the police – take full advantage of it.

The Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti will vigorously defend your rights to a fair and unbiased trial. For a free initial consultation, please call us today at 714-530-9690 to speak with an experienced Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.