What to Do After an Arrest
Hire a Lawyer to Defend You
After you have been arrested, the first step is to remember that you have the right to remain silent. You do not have to speak to law enforcement, even if they are asking you questions. You also have the right to an attorney. It is highly recommended that you exercise that right as soon after an arrest as possible.
Contact us today to request your consultation so you can inform our lawyer about your situation. Call (757) 267-4949!
“What Can I Say to Exercise My Right to Remain Silent?”
Simply getting silent in the face of police questioning can appear suspicious. Some counties and states even permit courts to view an intentional and steadfast lack of communication as an indirect admission of guilt.
If and when you decide you do not want to talk to the police anymore in the course of your arrest, you should make it clear. Say something like “I have decided to exercise my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent until I am given an opportunity to discuss the situation with my attorney.”
At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, our Virginia Beach criminal defense lawyers are committed to protecting your privacy and rights after you have been arrested. We know that being arrested is stressful and overwhelming, and we are here to provide you with support and sound counsel.
Understanding Virginia Arrests & Penalties
When you hire our firm to represent you, you can rest assured that we work to protect your rights and put your best interests first. Our attorney understands the difficult experience you are going through. You can rely on us to provide you with compassionate yet aggressive representation.
Once you understand the charges you are facing, we can get to work putting together a defense tactic. If you are able to post bail, we can help you with the process and use this time to prepare for your court appearance.
Schedule an Initial Case Consultation!
Retaining legal counsel is very important, regardless of the exact charges you are facing. At our firm, we have over 25 years of legal experience and the necessary knowledge and resources to defend you. We work to gather as much evidence as possible which we can use to your advantage when building a case on your behalf.
Schedule an initial consultation when you contact our firm online or call (757) 267-4949 today!
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At The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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I was very nervous when I had to go to court over a traffic accident I was recently involved in. Dan put me at ease almost immediately with his knowledge and tenacity. By the time Dan was finished questioning the other people involved in the accident I did not even have to testify (which was the major source of my nervousness). My innocence was clear to everyone in the room, thanks to Dan. Would definitely use him again and recommend him to others. Aside from his performance during the hearing he was very easy to contact and always kept appointments with me. He also answered all of my questions patiently and with understanding.- Client
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I was in the midst of a divorce and my case was with a firm that was not representing me fairly and not answering my questions. I was at a loss and dreaded going to court. Then a friend told me of Dan Miller. I wish I had found this firm in the beginning! From the first hour of turning my case over to this office I stopped worrying. I knew I had made the right choice and my case was in good hands. Dan Miller was professional, and he fought for me and I was very happy with the way he handled my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone!
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- M. War
Unfortunately I have had to use The most professional courteous reliable and hard working Law Offices of Daniel J Miller. Upon the arrival at the start of my case to the departure at the end of my case, Mr. Miller and Mr. Weaver from the start of consultation knew what I was up against and delivered more than I expected from any lawyer in Virginia to do for me. I had an on going custody battle and now have my son full time and out of harm's way. I am extremely pleased with the services I was provided. I HIGHLY recommend this firm if you want the best possible outcome for your case.
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I hired Mr. Miller initially for a bond hearing . I decided to retain his services for the case itself . I was facing two felony charges as well as a failure to appear charge . While there were witnesses that were able to identify me, I walked out of Virginia Beach Courthouse with only a misdemeanor thanks to Mr. Miller's representation . I work in the healthcare profession and expressed to Mr. Miller the importance of avoiding a felony charge and he made it happen. I am forever grateful and will highly recommend him . Mr. Miller will always represent myself as well as family members if need be in the future . Again thank you Mr. Miller for using your knowledge to keep me from being a convicted felon and also saving my career.- C. Dickens
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Mr. Miller is phenomenal. You can sense that he genuinely care about your case. He realizes how much a case can impact a person for the rest of their lives and will try to do anything from his knowledge, experience, and will power to help you get the best results. Words can not describe how I am so pleased to have gone through with my case with Mr. Miller. I will never forget him and I will recommend anyone to him.- Client
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