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Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer If I Already Admitted I’m Guilty to the Police Officer?

On behalf of Tracy Hahn posted in Criminal Defense on Thursday, August 11, 2016

For the average person, being arrested for a criminal offense is a fairly traumatic and scary experience. No matter how many cop shows you have watched or how many police dramas you have read, nothing really prepares you for the real thing. Having a police officer handcuff you and put you in the back of a police car can leave just about anyone confused and unsure how to react. It is not surprising, then, that many arrestees talk to the police, even though they know they should remain silent. A good portion of them even admit their guilt. If that

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