Criminal Investigations in New York City

An NYC Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Explain Your Rights

If you are being contacted by a police officer or federal agent regarding a crime or a so-called "incident," you are probably the focus of a criminal investigation. The worst thing you could do under these circumstances is meet with the law enforcement officer without first getting the advice of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Speaking with law enforcement will not help you. You should not answer any of the officer’s questions, because doing so could help them build a case against you. You have a legal right to remain silent and should exercise it until you speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. If you believe that you are being investigated by law enforcement, do not wait until the situation gets worse or spirals out of control.

I'm under investigation – what should I do?

Almost as frightening as being officially arrested is being under criminal investigation, as it can be unsettling not to know where you stand. For this reason, it is in your best interest to immediately involve a criminal lawyer. Even if you have not been officially charged, you do not want to wait until the last second to begin protecting your rights. You need to act immediately to ensure that you are receiving the most aggressive form of protection from the very beginning.

Do not make the mistake of thinking investigators are your friends. They are there to do their job — to find enough evidence to incriminate you. So exercise your constitutional right to remain silent. Anything that you say can be used against you, and you should assume that it will be. Therefore, the best thing you can do is say nothing. This is not the time to try and talk your way out of it or convince the investigator that you are innocent. Even the smallest thing you say could be twisted and used against you.

Get an Experienced Criminal Defender On Your Side

By getting an attorney involved, you will be giving yourself an additional level of protection. At our firm, we can help shield you against self-incrimination and provide the resources you need. We will ensure that you do not provide any information that could be used against you and will work to ensure that your rights are not violated. We can determine the best course of action—such as whether negotiating or settling with law enforcement is advisable—and can immediately begin gathering evidence to get a head start on building your defense.

Want to know more? Don't wait until it's too late! Get our firm involved today, and we will step up to protect your legal rights. We have years of experience and have successfully handled thousands of cases. You can be confident knowing that we will stop at nothing in our efforts to provide the thorough and high-quality representation you truly deserve.