Frequently Asked Questions About Being Charged With A Crime

Knowing your rights, understanding the legal process, and working with a professional lawyer are essential to building a solid case when accused of committing a crime. However, when it comes to the law, clients have many questions but may find it tricky to get all the answers they’re seeking. So, to ensure you have all your doubts cleared, Law Office of M. Byron Morgan wants to equip you with relevant information. To do this, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about being charged with a crime.

1. Do I have to get arrested?
If there is a warrant for your arrest, you need to turn yourself in to avoid worse punishment.

2. Once I’m arrested, can I get out of jail?
You can probably get out of jail, but it may take quite some time if you get charged with a serious felony.

3. Do I have to talk to the police?
NO! You have the right to remain silent. Make sure you use it.

4. Once I have been arrested and gotten out of jail, how long will it take for my case to come to court?
It depends on the county, what the charge is, and if the case is a misdemeanor or felony.

5. Can I defend myself?
Yes, but it’s generally a terrible idea. It’s often said that a person who represents themselves has a fool for a client. And, this could prove true if you’re unaware of what you’re doing.

If you have any more questions about legal services, get in touch with the experts at the Law Office of M. Byron Morgan. As experienced criminal defense lawyers in Jonesboro, Georgia, we have specialist knowledge of various legal matters and work closely with our clients to defend them. Our practice areas include sex crime and child crime defense, major felony defense, domestic violence defense, drug crime defense, and juvenile crime defense. We serve clients across the counties of Clayton, Henry, Fayette, Spalding, Butts, Pike, Meriwether, and Upson. We also cover cities in the Southside of Atlanta, including Jonesboro, McDonough, Griffin, Newnan, Stockbridge, Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Senoia, Barnesville, Riverdale, Lovejoy, Hampton, and Jackson, Georgia.

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