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What should I do if I'm being charged with identity theft?

Asked on Feb 17th, 2013 on Criminal Law - New York
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The local police was scheduled to come because they received a complaint of identity theft. What should I do?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Do not give them a statement without a lawyer with you.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2013 at 9:01 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA at Francis John Cowhig
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You need to speak to an attorney prior to talking to the police and have your attorney present whenever the police interview you.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 8:47 PM

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Consult with and retain an attorney to represent you. Tell the police you do not wish to speak with them until you have your attorney present. Then shut up, unless you are repeating that you do not wish to speak to them without your attorney present. Then shut up again.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 3:27 PM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Get an attorney who will do the talking, you should not speak with the police about the incident.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 3:25 PM

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You need to absolutely exercise your right to remain silent and NEVER speak to the police or be interviewed. And, you better hire a lawyer before you make a wrong move, because every little thing you do from this point forward could seal your fate.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 3:25 PM

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Immigration Attorney serving Salt Lake City, UT
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Hire a lawyer to help you fight the charges, or minimize their impact.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 3:25 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving New York, NY at Maryam Jahedi Law Firm
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Hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you. Do not make any statements to the police without your lawyer present.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 3:24 PM

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