The Art and Psychology of Dealing with Officers after a Hit and Run Arrest

After you have been arrested for a Hit and Run, it is a good idea to seek the help of a Hit and Run Attorney. Speaking to officers yourself, and trying to alleviate the damage yourself is never a good idea. An experienced attorney handles situations like this on a daily basis. They have knowledge and a reputation with the courts and the different police departments. Trying to handle the matter yourself may cause more trouble, or lead to a sure fire conviction.

There are several reasons why it is best left in the hands of a experienced Hit and Run lawyer.

  1. Protection Against Admission

We have all heard the statement “anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law”. This statement could not be more true. Anything that you state during an arrest is evidence or admissions that may be used as evidence against you while you stand a criminal trial. Many people do not have any experience with officers and tend to be honest. They end up making statements and answering questions that could hurt them.

Statements that an attorney makes cannot be used against their client. This is a huge benefit in having an attorney speak on your behalf. This protects you from self admission, and an attorney knows the rights things to answer and which questions to object to.

  1. Officers tend to respond more frequently to attorneys

As mentioned before, attorneys have frequent contact with prosecutors and officers. As a result, they are more familiar with them and are more willing to respond to calls and questions. Officers get dozens of calls a day, and are not readily responsive to those that they do not know. Having an attorney will get you answer more quickly and efficiently.

  1. Information is readily provided to attorneys

Attorneys tend to get police reports and other discovery items quickly, versus trying to obtain documents as a lay person. Attorneys have access to these documents whereas not everyone else does.

These are just a few of the reasons it is better to hire an attorney immediately after a Hit and Run arrest. It is important that you seek the advice and counsel of an experienced and knowledgeable legal professional as soon as possible.

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