Sacramento, CA asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for California

Q: Ex said I beat her up wed when she went to hospital Friday . Police came to house Thursday no problem .

Police seen Thursday she was fine I haven't been around her since Thursday officer said she said happened wed

1 Lawyer Answer
Peter Depew
Peter Depew
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: The most bedrock piece of advice any criminal defense attorney can give is not to speak with the police. If the police attempt to contact you, it is usually a good idea to tell them that you do not wish to answer any questions or that you do not wish to answer any questions without an attorney.

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