Right to Remain Silent-Use it!

baldufYou might be surprised to learn that students whose mother or father is a police officer or prosecutor when asked:  What would you tell your child about dealing with the police? The response is “Never talk to the police, or agree to let them interview you about anything, or let them search your car or apartment or backpack without a warrant.

You need to stop for a minute, and let that sink in.

The Right to Remain Silent.  You may know the famous “right to remain silent” protected by the Fifth Amendment however do you really understand that the protections of that right are for the innocent people as much as the guilty.  Too many people mistakenly assume that someone who remains silent must have “something to hide” or be guilty of something.  This is simply not true!

All over this country, prison cells are filled with innocent people falsely convicted for crimes they did not commit

Far too many Americans mistakenly think: “If the police want to ask me a few questions, and I know in my heart I have done nothing wrong, surely it cannot hurt to cooperate with them and do whatever I can to allay their suspicions and clear things up.” That attitude is certainly understandable, but it can be a deadly mistake, and it can land you in prison for a crime you did not commit, perhaps for the rest of your life.

So the take away here is….NEVER TALK TO THE POLICE OR AGREE TO LET THEM INTERVIEW YOU ABOUT ANYTHING, OR LET THEM SEARCH YOUR CAR OR APARTMENT OR BACKPACK WITHOUT A WARRANT….WHY:  BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT SMARTER THAN THEY ARE AND YOU ARE NOT SAFE BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE YOU DIDN’T DO ANYTHING WRONG.

CRIMINAL CHARGES CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

criminal-charges-change-lifeCriminal charges can change your life.  Being convicted of felonies, misdemeanors, drug or weapons charges can change your entire life.  In addition to possible jail time, there are lifetime ramifications of a criminal conviction.  The ability to get or keep a job, carry certain types of firearms, and hold certain types of professional licenses are all affected by a criminal history.

The decisions made in your criminal case now will impact the rest of your life. Make sure you call someone with EXPERIENCE to advise you properly and protect your rights.

William Balduf, Esq. understands what you are facing. With extensive experience with criminal law, he has proven time and time again that we have what it takes to handle even the most complex of cases. He know what is on the line and we know how important it is that we tenaciously defend it. For this reason, should you choose to work with William Balduf, Esq. you will be able to breathe easier knowing that we will take your case seriously. William Balduf, Esq. provides superior legal services unmatched by any competitor, without the cost of a large firm.

Regardless of the exact circumstances that you are facing, if you seek legal representation from William Balduf, Esq. he will immediately launch into action. No matter whether you are looking to get the charges dismissed, if you are hoping to at least get the penalties lowered or if you are preparing a case to go to trial, he will apply the same level of high-quality preparation and care. Call now 315 474-5533 or email williambalduf@gmail.com. Make an Apppointment

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