Tehama County Pre-file Case Lawyer

You’ve been contacted by the Police or you learn that you are being investigated. The Police contact is very laid-back, very chill… “We just need to talk to you.” What is the best thing to do? Or maybe you have been involved in something you regret? The question in your head is “What should I do?” “If I just explain what happened…. they’ll understand!” “I’ll just call the officer back and explain myself, he’ll understand.” “Everything will be alright!”

STOP! WAIT! ASK YOURSELF THIS… IF I TALK TO THE POLICE OR THE DETECTIVE OR THE INVESTIGATOR CAN THIS HURT ME LATER?

YES! YES IT CAN! THE RULE: CALL A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER BEFORE YOU “TALK” TO ANYBODY.

Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is this; do the Police truly “Just Want to Talk?” No, the reality is they want to question you; they want to interrogate you and maybe want to arrest you. When they have decided that it is now the time to talk to you, they likely have completed their investigation. Their ultimate purpose in “Just Talking to You” is to close their case by obtaining your ‘confession’ or your ‘admissions.’

Our strategy…follow the rule: Call us first. It’s free. We want to talk to you before you say something that can hurt you later. Don’t call them back without first consulting our office. Consult the lawyer first. If you want, the attorney can talk to the Police for you. In this situation, we “insulate” you from statements that you might have made to them that can very much hurt you later.

Remember the TV shows and movies? “Anything that you say can and will be used against you in a Court of Law?” Please call us first. It’s free.

THE EVIDENCE IS NOT ONLY WHAT THE POLICE SAY IT IS – OUR INVESTIGATIVE/EXPERT TEAM

A truly committed, highly competent, criminal defense lawyer does not just sit back and rely on the evidence presented by the Government; they know how to properly investigate a case, whether by interviewing and subpoenaing witnesses, subpoenaing records and documents, or effectively employing experts, whether mental health experts, accident reconstruction experts, or other forensic experts, a truly ‘client centric’ defense lawyer has and relies on his ‘team’ of Investigators and Experts. We are committed to employing whatever investigative and expert resources are necessary to determine what “the true facts” are. “The true facts” are not just what the Police/Prosecution say they are, but rather, what we determine them to be after our Investigators and Experts complete their work.

This is so true in Pre File case situations.

PRE FILE REPRESENTATION – ATTORNEY CONTACT WITH THE POLICE – ATTORNEY CONTACT WITH THE PROSECUTOR – OUR INVESTIGATIVE/EXPERT TEAM

There are few things more stressful than realizing that you are a criminal suspect. Unfortunately, when a crime occurs, law enforcement will likely investigate anyone who can be traced back to the scene of the crime, and if you’ve become a person of interest, there is a very good chance that you are now extremely worried about your future. Our Tehama County criminal defense lawyer has handled countless pre-file investigations in the past, and he is ready to work to prove your innocence today.

Situations That May Warrant a Pre-File Investigation

There are various circumstances that may warrant a pre-file investigation. For example, in many cases, we can question witnesses and determine whether they can positively identify you at the scene of a crime. Additionally, in certain domestic violence cases, we can check to see if the party accusing you of domestic violence has a history of lying, which may, in turn, prove your innocence. These are just some examples of where a pre-file investigation may benefit a suspect of a crime. Ideally, a pre-file investigation will either result in you receiving charges of a far lesser degree, or, in the best cases, you won’t face any charges at all due to a lack of evidence.

Contact a Tehama County, California Pre-File Case Lawyer

If you have been contacted by the Police and/or are under suspicion of committing a crime, time is of the essence–you must act immediately. In this situation, we are entirely committed to your well-being. We will do everything in our power to investigate the case thoroughly and ensure that all evidence and false accusations and evidence are uncovered. We will do everything in our power to present your innocence to the Prosecutor so that potential charges can either be altogether avoided or greatly minimized. Contact Cohen Criminal Law to schedule your initial consultation with our firm.