How should I prepare for my meeting with the lawyer?
- Before the meeting, make notes about your legal situation so you can easily go over the Important points with the lawyer. Bring the names, addresses and telephone numbers of everyone connected with your case (including witnesses), as well as all papers involved in your case. Some lawyers may ask to see the papers before the meeting. If the one you're meeting does, fax everything the lawyer requests as quickly as possible so he/she has enough time to go over it all before meeting with you.
What happens when there is an arrest?
- Once an arrest has occurred, and before asking you any questions (other than your name and address), law enforcement officers must provide your "Miranda warning". It goes something like this:
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you can not afford an attorney, one will be provided for you."
Can the police ever search me without a warrant?
- Yes. There are numerous circumstances under which a search may lawfully be made without a warrant. Some general areas of exception where a search can be made without a warrant are:
- If the safety of the police officer is involved,
- whether the police are in hot pursuit of a criminal,
- when they see Illegal evidence in plain view,
- If they are doing temporary questioning,
- if a person consents to being searched, and/or -- if they have made a lawful arrest.
What is the difference between assault and battery?
If the victim has been actually touched by the person committing the crime, then battery has occurred. If the victim has not actually been touched, but only threatened, then the crime is considered to be assault.
What is involuntary manslaughter?
Involuntary manslaughter generally occurs In only two cases. The first is when someone is killed due to criminal negligence, and the second Is when someone Is killed during the commission of another crime, where the intent was not to cause bodily injury or death. (This is often called "misdemeanor manslaughter”.)
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