Miranda Warning Questions

If the time ever arises, your Miranda rights are an important legal protection that you need to understand and use. They are there to help protect you from “self-incrimination.” While this may seem clear and easy to understand, in the stress of the moment when the police knock on your door, you may be intimidated to answer their questions, giving them innocent answers that may affect you in great ways.

You always have the option to waive your Miranda rights if you feel that the information the police want does not affect you or incriminate you, but in most cases, it is better to be safe than sorry. Everything that you tell them they will remember and apply to their case, once you say them they cannot be undone. Having a lawyer present with you will help reduce the risk for misspeaking or getting the facts wrong under stress and pressure.

If you find yourself in this situation you should listen to see if the police read you your rights before taking you in. If they don’t, this is good ammunition in court and could get the case thrown out. The police have their protocol for a reason; it helps protect citizen and keeps them within the boundaries of the law.

Contact a Denton Criminal Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been arrested by the police and need legal representation or advice, contact the Denton criminal lawyers the Denton criminal lawyers of Alexander & Associates at 972-420-6560.