If someone is arrested for any type of crime or offense, they should immediately contact an attorney. An arrest triggers many very important rights which should be protected, such as:
- The right to an attorney,
- The right to remain silent,
- The right to have your guilt established beyond a reasonable doubt by the government, and
- The right to confront any witnesses against you.
It is the lawyer who protects these rights and demands that you benefit from them.
An arrest for shoplifting should be taken seriously because it is a crime and potentially could result in serious punishment. Hiring a lawyer right away will assure that your rights are protected. And, hiring a lawyer with experience in dealing with the type of crime of crime you are accused of committing in the jurisdiction you are in is very important.
Contact Naiburg Obedin and Weissman at (631) 979-7777.