Are You Being Investigated Or Questioned By The Police?
No one who learns that he or she is being investigated by the police should wait for an arrest to consult a qualified lawyer. The outcome of your case could well turn on the decisions you make while under investigation.
Investigations
If you are the “target” of a criminal investigation or someone that the police suspect of involvement in criminal activity, you should retain counsel immediately. Critical decisions often have to be made in these early stages, such as whether to give a statement to the police, how to respond to a subpoena or what to do if there is a warrant for your arrest.
It is important to know that you are never legally required to speak to the police, and that, in fact, you have a constitutional right not to do so. However, in some circumstances, it may be in your best interest to be cooperative. Attorney Mark Langston, an advocate widely respected for his knowledge of these and other complex matters of criminal law, can help you decide the best course of action.
Bail And Bond Proceedings
After arrest, a person is taken into custody and may be held there until bail is posted.
The purpose of bail is to ensure that the person appears in court and complies with other conditions set by the court as a condition of release. Bond conditions might already be set if the arrest was made pursuant to an arrest warrant. If the accused was arrested without a warrant, the bond will typically be set at the first appearance or the advisement. The arresting officer can also exercise his or her discretion and release the person by issuing a summons requiring the person to appear in court on a future date.
In addition to requiring money to secure your release from jail, the court may also impose various conditions, including no-contact orders, abstinence from alcohol/drugs, substance-use testing, mental health evaluations and prohibitions against possession of weapons.
For Skilled Advocacy In All Aspects Of Your Criminal Case, Call 303-440-0856
The purpose of bail is to ensure the defendant’s future appearances in court and not to punish a defendant before he or she has been convicted. This purpose should be met by means that impose the least possible hardship upon the accused. Attorney Mark Langston helps his clients obtain pretrial release with reasonable conditions.
For prompt attention to your concerns and needs, call 303-440-0856 or email us now at The Law Office of Mark T. Langston, P.C., in Boulder.