Criminal Investigations
Handled by Our Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers
If, for any reason, you believe you are under investigation for committing a crime, you should retain experienced legal defense as soon as possible. Even if you have not yet been charged, it is best to get ahead of the investigation and be fully prepared. At Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A., our Miami criminal defense lawyers have over 45 years of experience in this complicated practice area. As a result, we are deeply familiar with Florida criminal law, and our firm has an extensive track record of success.
Our attorneys can effectively defend you against the following crimes, and more:
- Sex crimes
- Drug crimes
- Fraud crimes
- Violent crimes
- Federal crimes
- Property crimes
- Weapon charges
- International crimes
- DUI and traffic crimes
We can proficiently navigate you through the complex criminal process and help you make well-informed choices every step of the way. It is imperative that you contact as soon as you suspect a criminal investigation because the sooner we learn about it, the more time we will have to build a strong defense strategy for you. In a free consultation, we can discuss your situation and help you figure out the best way to proceed. Get sound advice and strong representation by retaining our firm today.
Call Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A. today at (305) 670-9919 or contact us online to schedule your free initial case evaluation with our criminal defense attorneys in Miami.
What You Should Do If You Are Under Investigation
First and foremost, you should contact a knowledgeable attorney as soon as possible to learn about your available options, as well as the short- and long-term effects of your decisions. Next, you should cease all illegal activities if you are conducting any. If law enforcement talks to you or arrests you, simply inform them that you would like to speak with your lawyer, and say nothing else.
It is highly recommended that you do not offer up any information about the case because it could be later used against you. Even if you are simply trying to convince law enforcement of your innocence, your words could later come back to bite you if you misremember even the slightest detail or if you misspeak. It is best to have an experienced legal professional by your side each time you speak with law enforcement.
If you are under investigation, you should:
- Never talk to other people about the investigation. They could be subpoenaed later on, you could be charged with obstruction of justice, and more.
- Never destroy documents. This is a crime by itself, and you could face additional penalties for this if you are convicted. The government is also really good at determining if files on your computer were deleted, so refrain from deleting electronic documents, too. This can also be charged as obstruction of justice.
- Never lie to the government. Lying to federal agents is a crime for which you can be prosecuted.
If you want to learn more about your situation and how our Miami criminal defense lawyers can help you, call us today at (305) 670-9919 to schedule your free consultation.