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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″ css=”.vc_custom_1434556645785{margin-bottom: -50px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1434484087072{margin-top: -130px !important;margin-left: -40px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”3089″ border_color=”grey” img_link_large=”” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”medium”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1434484959209{margin-top: -70px !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”When the police are making their way through your office.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23205c99″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][divider style=”line” color=”#205c99″ size=”1px”][gap height=”30″][vc_column_text]In life there are few experiences more humiliating then police banging down your officer door.  The police know this, and use it as a tool to get you to give them everything they want.   Understanding how to exercise your rights is crucial to prevent unwanted and unnecessary intrusions.

The police are at my office, what should I do?

CALL YOUR ATTORNEY.

With your attorney on the phone ask them, “How you can help them?”

The police may be there because they need assistance with a matter unrelated to you. Asking them “How can I help you?” will assist in learning the officer’s objective.

But…

The police say they want to search my office?

The short response is no. Not without a warrant. If the police say, “If you don’t let us in, we will go get a warrant”, then tell them go get a warrant. Until they show you a valid warrant, you shouldn’t allow them into your office or allow them to search your office.

The police are at my office with a warrant, do I have to let them in?

Yes. If you haven’t already, it would be a good time to call your attorney.

Can officer’s lie to try and get information?

Yes. Legally, officers can and do lie to gain evidence. Many times officer’s do not have probable cause to arrest you. They ask questions, hoping you will gift wrap the probable cause they need. Knowing your rights will help prevent your words from getting twisted around and landing you in the back of a police car.

What are some common things officer’s say to get information?

“Just cooperate with us and we will let you go.”
“If you tell us [what they want you to tell them], you will get out of here quicker.”
“We can ensure you get a good deal.”
“We have evidence that contradicts everything you just said.”
“That is not what [other person] said, tell us the truth.”
“What are you trying to hide?”
“You don’t need a lawyer, unless you are guilty.”

Remember to be polite, but be firm.  Officer, “I would be happy to cooperate with my attorney present.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″ css=”.vc_custom_1454188012088{border: 1px solid #000000 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Follow Us on Social Media” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_facebook type=”standard”][vc_tweetmeme type=”horizontal”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_wp_search][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”sidebar-blog2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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