You have the right to be represented by counsel, no matter what charge you are accused of.

Every pancake has two sides. Do not let the State run over you. Hire a competent criminal defense lawyer who has experience trying cases.

If the authorities are asking you questions, you should respond that you wish to speak to legal counsel.

You may think that you can “talk your way out of it” but what you will end up doing is talking your way “into” it. Talk to a lawyer.

You have the right to demand speedy trial. This means that if you demand a speedy trial, the State must bring you to trial within 90 days of the filing date of the trial information.

Consult with legal counsel

Your friends, cellmates and family are not who you should be talking to. You may as well be telling the State everything you know.

Talk to your lawyer. All others, tell them your lawyer told you to keep your mouth shut.