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Being arrested and charged with a crime can be a frightening experience, especially when you didn’t commit the crime. Being arrested for attempted murder can be devastating. When you’re faced with the possibility of more than 30 years in prison for something you didn’t do, you better find a good criminal attorney. Here are 3 tips on finding the right attorney.
When you are arrested it’s important to know that you have certain rights. These are called Miranda rights and you should be made aware of these rights by the arresting police officer. Here are your rights:
1. “You have the right to remain silent.” Please use this right. Don’t give the arresting officer information he shouldn’t have. Save that for your attorney.
2. “Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Remember the old saying, “Lose lips sink ships.” Lose lips can damage your case before it goes to trial.
3. “You have the right to an attorney.”
4. “If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” Hire the best attorney you can afford. Use the video in this press release to your advantage.
Recently Purav Bhatt took the case of a man charged with attempted murder. After 5 days of contentious testimony by the State’s witnesses, the jury wasn’t convinced. Even after an eye witness identified the client as the shooter in open court, the jury was not convinced. The client had a solid alibi.
Even though the detectives took statements from the client, the case was weak for the prosecution. Any attorney would have told the client to remain silent and let your attorney do the talking, but nerves and fear prevailed.
The diverse jury in Cook County was comprised of 7 women and 5 men. Black, Mexican, Polish, Filipino, Indian and Asian. The jury didn’t roll over and believe the State just because they made an arrest. The jury forced the prosecutors to present the evidence thereby proving they had the right person.
Puran Bhatt is a highly sought-after criminal defense attorney in Chicago. He practices in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will counties. His office is in Lincolnwood, Ill near most Chicago and suburban courthouses. His track record in defending clients speaks for itself.
Release ID: 405063