When do you need a criminal lawyer’s advice?

If there is any possibility whatsoever that you may be considered a suspect in a crime, you need a lawyer’s advice before you answer any questions or allow officers to search your home, hotel room, car, or other private area.

The law allows police officers to intentionally mislead and even lie in order to get a confession. While officers are usually looking for the “I did it” confession, attempts to explain why someone said you did something can be used against you through arguments that your statement is illogical, unreasonable, or inconsistent with what everyone else has said. If you are emotional it could be construed as a sign of guilt. If you are not emotional it can be construed as an attempt to hide guilt.

You need a lawyer’s advice anytime you may be considered a suspect in a crime.

About Youngcourt Law

Youngcourt Law Offices was founded by Lorinda Meier Youngcourt in 2000.

The physical office is located on Ms. Youngcourt’s horse farm two miles north of Huron.

In the office, she employs a full time legal assistant, an investigator, and other experts on an as needed basis. She established her southern Indiana office in 2000 after practicing law in Indianapolis for 12 years.

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