What You Need to Know About Your Legal Rights After an Arrest

Summary: Getting arrested is scary, but knowing your rights can protect your future. The Sixth Amendment guarantees your right to a lawyer. Legal experts, like those at the Mendoza Law Firm in Texas, say having an attorney is the best way to avoid saying the wrong thing to the police.

The legal process starts with booking, where your fingerprints are taken. Next is a bail hearing, and then an arraignment where you hear your formal charges. A criminal record can ruin your chances of getting a good job, keeping a professional license, or renting an apartment. A defense attorney can look for police mistakes, like illegal searches, and might even get your charges reduced or dropped.

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