If you have been charged with a crime in Texas, it is natural to feel worried about the impact this will have on your future. Our experienced San Antonio defense attorneys are here to fight for your rights and protect your freedoms. If you have any questions about criminal investigations, read this article and then contact our office to schedule a free consultation.
Questions About Criminal Investigations | Should I Let the Police Search My House?
If police officers knock on your door and ask for permission to search the premises, your answer should always be, “Do you have a warrant?” If they don’t have a warrant, you can say no. You have no obligation to let police into your house, and you don’t get any benefits for doing so. In fact, you should instruct them to get a warrant. If they had enough evidence to get a warrant, they would already have gotten one.
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Questions About Criminal Investigations | Should I Let an Officer Search My Car?
In Texas, if a police officer asks to search your vehicle, the answer should be no. There are some circumstances where an officer is going to be able to search your car, regardless of consent. If you are going to be arrested for a criminal offense, then he can conduct an inventory search of your car. If that isn’t the case and the officer wants to search your vehicle, he needs a warrant.
Questions About Criminal Investigations | Should I Go Down to the Station for Questioning?
If a police officer or detective requests you come down to the station for further questioning, you should immediately contact a criminal defense lawyer with experience handling these types of situations. Tell the officer that you intend to speak with a lawyer first. Relay all communication through them and act on the advice of your attorney, first and foremost. If you voluntarily consent to police questioning without first consulting with your attorney, everything you say can and will be used against you.
If you need an experienced San Antonio criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and defend your freedoms in a court of law, please contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.