What To Do If You've Been Arrested

Orange county criminal attorney Dyke Huish wants you to be fully informed of your rights in the event you are arrested for a violation of California or Federal Law.  Being charged with a crime or held in the custody of the government can be a confusing and frightening time, and knowing the right thing to do can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case.  If you can remember to follow the steps outlined below, you will have succeeded in making the best decisions for your future.

Step One - Do Not Panic

In those critical moments after you or a love one has been arrested it is critical not to panic and make a difficult situation worse. Contact a qualified Orange county criminal lawyer as soon as possible, but in the meantime, do not act impulsively or make any hasty decisions.  This includes talking with the police, calling a bail bond company, talking to the media or anyone else.  While it is certainly understandable that you may want to get out of jail or put the matter behind you as soon as possible, the wrong step can have serious negative consequences to your case, involving the waiver of important rights or the loss of important strategic moves you may have had available to you.   

In many cases a good attorney can get your love one released from jail without bail.  In other cases a judge might lower the bail.   This could result in a savings of thousands of dollars.  Please contact our office first so that we can help you to determine what is right for you or a loved one.

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Step Two - Do Not Talk To Anyone But Your Attorney

It is ordinary to want to talk to people about your situation.  But now is not the time to talk.  You have a Constitutional Right to remain silent.  This is a powerful tool which you alone control.  Before telling your story or talking to the police you should consider first talking to the Law Office of Dyke Huish.  By discussing your case with a well-qualified and experienced criminal attorney in Orange County, like Mr. Huish, you can make an informed decision on your best course of action.  Remember, the police have no intention of helping anyone they think has been involved in a crime.

Even if you haven't been arrested, if the police have targeted you as a suspect, their questioning of you is for the purpose of building a case against you and generating cause for an arrest.  It is generally not done for the purpose of ruling you out as a suspect so they can move on to someone else.

Your best course of action is to immediately call our Office at 949-837-8600 and make sure your rights are protected. 

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Step Three - Find The Right Attorney

Because your liberty, job and dignity may be at stake, finding the right attorney is essential.   The following are critical characteristics that the very best Criminal Defense Attorney's share:

1. They are California State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialists.
2. They Only Practice Criminal Law.
3. A former Deputy District Attorney or Public Defender (In the rarest of cases - both)
4. Extensive experience in Litigation and Negations in California and Federal Courts.  The experience that comes form handling literally thousands and thousands of criminal cases.
5. A proven track record of winning jury trials at every level.  Many attorneys have handled small cases, but few have the critical experience that comes from successfully handling high profile and complicated cases.
6. Daily contact with the courts and consistent victories that provide their clients with the relief and protection needed.
7. A promise that the Irvine criminal lawyer you hire will personally handle your case.  Too often your rights are passed off to junior level attorney's, make sure the attorney you hire is the attorney that will defend you at every level.

Dyke Huish is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist that has handled well over 7000 criminal cases.  His practice is focused solely on protecting the rights of those charged or involved in a criminal case.  As both a former Deputy District Attorney and a former Public Defender he has the unique insight that allows him a clear vision of both sides of your problem.    In his career he has handled some of the largest cases in California and represented many high profile clients.

More important he has won countless courtroom ranging from the smallest cases up to walking his client out of the courthouse after she was charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances - a very rare occurrence done only by the very best Orange County criminal law firm. His ability to win the un-winnable case is matchless as is his ability to find solutions when it appears all hope has faded.

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Step Four - Call The Law Office Of Dyke Huish

The best way to handle your problem is to contact criminal lawyer in Orange County, Dyke Huish.  Please call (949) 837-8600 for immediate assistance before you do anything else.  If you are in jail under arrest, call Dyke Huish before you call a bail bond company.  Mr. Huish may be able to get you released without having to post bail, or if not he can help you obtain a reasonable bail and a bond from a trustworthy company.