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Many people are under the impression that they don't need an attorney until they've been arrested or charged with a crime. However, if you have been contacted by law enforcement as a suspect or a "person of interest", you should contact an attorney to fully preserve all of your rights. Similarly, if you learn from friends, family members, or co-workers that law enforcement personnel have been asking questions about you, you may unwittingly be a suspect in a criminal investigation.
Many people cooperate with law enforcement thinking that this will help them later, only to find that the statements they made will be used against them. You have an absolute right to remain silent and/or to have an attorney present when you are being questioned. If you value your freedom and wish to protect your rights, don't proceed as a criminal suspect without legal counsel.
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