Call on Mr. Schmidt for a knowledgeable & objective perspective of your situation and for a vigorous defense, experienced negotiations, and sound advice to help you decide whether to accept a prosecutor's offered "plea bargain".
We can help you through the important legal rules, interpretations, local court customs and procedures. John Schmidt can also help you understand the implications of the plea. It is extremely important to have legal counsel with experience in the criminal process when facing penalties from a hefty fine to a loss of personal freedom.
Do not resist arrest if you are arrested. You may get hurt, you will be arrested and you now face an additional charge of resisting arrest. When placed under arrest, you can give your name, address, and telephone number for you, a family member and your employer so bail can be set but you should otherwise remain silent.
Tell the police that you want to talk to your attorney. Most squad cars can record conversations so not talk in the police car. Remain silent even if the police continue to ask questions. Do not talk to anyone other than your attorney - including other inmates.
- Although you have a right to make a call, do not be loud, defiant, argumentative, etc. Always be polite and respectful but be silent. Do not resist being handcuffed, searched while handcuffed, photographed or fingerprinted. Remember, be polite and respectful.
