10 Things to Know If You are Arrested

10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW AFTER BEING ARRESTED

1. Do not talk with anyone. Not answering a police officer's questions is your Constitutional right under the fifth amendment!

2. Do not agree to any type of search, or turn over anything to Law Enforcement.

3. Do not talk about your case with anyone. Including your family, friends, or anyone in jail. What you tell them can be used against you.

4. Do not represent yourself. The Prosecutor on your case is a very experienced attorney who knows the law better than you do.

5. Do not go to court without first talking to an attorney whose primary practice area is criminal law.

6. Talk with your attorney and tell the attorney everything about your case. What you tell your attorney is confidential and cannot be used against you.

7. Identify and find any possible witnesses that may have information which is favorable to you.

8. Do not sign anything without talking to your lawyer first.

9. DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY!

10. Finally, Do not go to court before coming into our office for your free consultation.

Kyle K. Shaw is a McKinney, TX DWI Attorney and has been practicing law since 1988.


By making the right decisions after you have been arrested, you can improve your situation without making things worse for yourself. Contacting a lawyer as soon as possible can make the difference between a guilty conviction on your record or a non-guilty decision.