When you are charged with a crime or criminal offense, it is easy to become confused and make mistakes. The first thing you should do is hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you in court. Here are three mistakes that defendants make that can hurt their criminal defense. Talking to the Police Many times the police will tell you that you might as well come clean and that telling them the whole truth will make it easier on you in the long run. While it might seem like a good idea to talk with the police in hopes that it will help your case, in reality it likely will only make the situation worse and could cause your immediate... Read More

If you have been arrested, you need to act quickly to retain an experienced Indiana or Kentucky criminal defense attorney. The stress of the situation should not overwhelm your desire to find the right attorney for your case. That’s why it’s so important to ask these critical questions of the attorney you intend to hire. Will you be the person handling my case? In large law firms, it’s a common tactic to have the main attorney meet with you but have another attorney or a paralegal be your point of contact. If you want the peace of mind in knowing that you have an attorney you can speak to, make sure you clarify communication expectations at the outset of your... Read More