Facebook Photo and Vanity
When an arrest warrant is issued, many times Greeley police will release a picture of the suspect in order to get help from the public in apprehending the accused. One time, when the police released an old Facebook photo of a woman accused of robbery, aggravated robbery and kidnapping, the public was not who helped get the woman into custody. The woman’s vanity did. Apparently, she did not approve of the old picture and found it unflattering, so she called the police department to request they take it down. The police invited her to the station to discuss it, and she accepted the invitation. Upon her arrival, she was promptly arrested. At least she got her wish. The picture was taken down and replaced with a brand new mug shot.
But I Haven’t Been Officially Charged Yet in Weld County
For many of our clients, they knew or should have had an idea they were going to be charged with a crime. The police contacted them “just to ask some questions” or to try to get more information before actually charging them with something. In these cases, the police are trying to gather as much evidence against our clients to take to the judge in order to get the arrest warrant and charge them with as much as they can. You should never speak to the police.
If you believe you are going to be charged or the Greeley police contact you, it is important to get an attorney to walk you through the process. Your lawyer can be your voice and communicate with law enforcement to make sure you don’t incriminate yourself. It is very tempting to talk with the police when you are innocent. They are not after the truth, but want information to convict you. You think you can explain your side and clear everything up. However, the police are very good at twisting your words and getting you to admit to things you didn’t do. Our lawyers at the O’Malley Law Office have won many cases in Morgan, Weld and Logan County by getting involved early.
Your lawyer can be your voice and communicate with law enforcement to make sure you don’t incriminate yourself.
Should I Turn Myself In?
If you know a warrant has been issued for your arrest, it is in your best interest to get a lawyer prior to turning yourself in. At the O’Malley Law Office, we always counsel our clients to not speak to the police and generally the police don’t even try if they know you have a lawyer (although, sometimes they still do try). Contact us for a free consultation and meet with a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney to discuss your case and safeguard your future.
If you or a loved one may be charged with a crime, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-616-6009. Together, we can protect your future.
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