These questions and answers are merely a few general guidelines about a few areas of the criminal law. They are not offered as legal advice and should not be considered as such.

Also, as soon as possible, write down everything that happened concerning your arrest. This includes statements made by officers, statements you made, time of day, weather conditions, other witnesses present, etc. This can be very useful information for your attorney and make it much easier for you to remember what happened in case it is months down the line before your case is resolved.