Ways to Prevent Criminal Charges from Being Filed
Our western Pennsylvania criminal lawyers work hard to bolster your credibility with law enforcement and the prosecution. We do this by:
- Private polygraph ― if the results are favorable, then they will be shared.
- Reference letters from community leaders, religious leaders, teachers, friends, etc.
We will also attack the credibility of the person bringing the criminal charges against you. Our criminal lawyers do this by:
- Using other witnesses to question the reputation and truth of the victim.
- Bringing to light any unsubstantiated allegations made by the victim.
What to do if you are arrested
At the Palkovitz Law Office Traffic Law Center, our criminal defense attorneys in White Oak and downtown Pittsburgh can help you with any criminal case. If you are arrested, you have a right to speak to an attorney and our criminal defense attorneys are available 24 hours a day to help you. If you have been arrested or are under criminal investigation, please call us at (412) 678-9000 immediately.
Arrest and detainment laws
Because you can be arrested or detained at anytime, our criminal defense attorneys are available round the clock to help you. When you are arrested, you may be taken into custody. This means that you are not free to leave the scene. Without being arrested, you can be detained or held for questioning for a short time if a police officer or other person believes you may be involved in a crime. For example, an officer may detain you if you are carrying a large box near a burglary site. You can also be detained by storekeepers if they suspect you have stolen something.
Regardless of whether you are arrested or detained, you do not have to answer any questions except to give your name and address and show some identification if requested. You can ask to speak to an attorney, and then call our criminal defense attorneys for help.
If you have been arrested or detained, contact our criminal defense attorneys. We can help protect your legal rights and your freedom.
