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Know Your Rights Before, During, and After an Arrest -- Part Three

Thursday, October 29, 2009 by George C. Luther

Knowing what to do before, during, and after an arrest can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. In this third part of my three-part series, I will discuss what you can do to protect your rights after you have been arrested.

I am a criminal attorney in Columbus, Ohio. I also represent clients in other parts of the State of Ohio and surrounding states on serious criminal cases.

The criminal justice system is intimidating and confusing. A highly skilled criminal defense attorney can provide you with all potential defenses and an effective presentation of those defenses in the courtroom.

Many people who have been arrested will be asked to consent to the search of their cars or houses. The police are looking for evidence of a crime that can be used in court to convict the person. I always advise clients not to consent to such searches unless the police have a search warrant. Consenting to a search or making any statement to the police gives up your right to challenge that evidence in court.

Experienced criminal defense attorneys can can advise you of all your rights. before those rights are taken away from you by the police or the courts. They can advise what documentation or statements you have to provide to law enforcement authorities. Providing the police with evidence, that can later be used against you, makes it more difficult to win your case. It is critical that an experienced criminal law attorney get involved as early as possible.

Being arrested is a frightening and serious event, but by knowing your rights and working with an experienced Columbus criminal law firm, the outcome will be much better than trying to deal with the police on your own.

Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer George C. Luther, 536 South High Street Columbus, OH, 43215

See also parts one and two of this three-part series:
Part One – Before an Arrest (http://criminal.lawyers.com/blogs/archives/863-Know-Your-Rights-Before,-During, -and-After-an-Arrest-Part-One.html)
Part Two – During an Arrest (http://criminal.lawyers.com/blogs/archives/1023-Know-Your-Rights-Before,-Durin g,-and-After-an-Arrest-Part-Two.html)

Posted at 13:49 PM

Topic: Criminal Law