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Pre-Charge Representation

Have you been accused of a crime in Minnesota, whether it is a sex crime, a serious assault or even murder? Maybe you are under investigation by law enforcement and the police want you to come in and “tell your side of the story.” Maybe you were arrested and then released without charges. Regardless, the steps you take next are critical. What Can Pre-Charge Representation Do For Me? Jack Rice Defense can help.

Pre-Charge Representation in Minnesota can be Both Sword and Shield

Pre-charge representation comes with two huge advantages. It provides both protection and the opportunity to possibly go on the offensive. Have you heard through the grapevine that you are being investigated for a crime in Minnesota? Maybe even the police contacted you or other people you know about something they think you might have done? Even more, do you think that this investigation may be ongoing and you may be facing charges?  Do the police, authorities or detectives want to interrogate you about these events? If any of these situations are true, the smartest thing you can do is consult with an experienced Minnesota Pre-charge criminal defense attorney.

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“Pre-charge representation can provide a golden opportunity. Imagine an independent investigation on the front end. What might this do to avoid charges? What might this do to help you vindicate yourself if you are charged.”

The Delay in Charging Can Mean Everything

In serious criminal cases like child pornography, sexual assault, serious assault and murder cases, there is regularly a space between the time the police are investigating a possible crime and when charges are actually filed against the person. Some people think that just waiting for the charges is the best thing to do.  This is a mistake.  An experienced criminal defense attorney can take advantage of this space. In fact, this space may be a one time opportunity to collect, prepare, and defend. Don’t waste this opportunity.

“In the right hands, pre-charge representation can provide both the shield to defend you and the sword to fight back if the future requires it.”

How Can You Benefit from Pre-Charge Representation?

Pre-charge representation takes place before a person is officially  charged with a crime. Even more, this happen even before the police have reached out to seek reaction or to invite the person in to “tell the side of the story.”  The advantages to having representation at this stage includes:

  • Limiting charges;

  • Avoiding charges;

  • Limiting convictions;

  • Avoiding convictions;

  • Providing guidance on Constitutional rights and giving statements to the police;

  • Providing guidance on providing information to the police that they may use to prosecute;

  • Providing an independent investigation to collect evidence and witness statements that the police themselves miss;

  • Providing an independent investigation that can make all of the difference in defending against charges themselves if were to come.

“The police will come at you and will try to get everything they need to button up their case. Do you have to talk? Should you?”

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Types of Criminal Investigations Where You Could Benefit from Pre-Charge Representation

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If you think that you may be facing criminal charges in Minnesota, make sure sit down with an experienced criminal defense attorney. The space between criminal allegations and actual charges may be the magic hour to take the lead in an investigation. In the right hands, pre-charge representation can provide both the shield to defend you and the sword to fight back if the future requires it. Contact Pre-Charge Criminal Defense Attorneys at Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation.  Contact us at 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.

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FAQs About Pre-Charge Representation in Minnesota

  • Precharge representation applies when somebody hears about possible allegations, when the police are doing an investigation or when they might want to talk with that person about the allegations. This is the period before somebody is officially charged with a crime. It is also the time when an experienced criminal defense attorney can provide representation and move to effectively protect a client when they need it most.

  • You should sit down with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney immediately. They can explain your rights, what you might be facing and what you should do next. This can make all of the difference.

  • Precharge representation allows an experienced criminal defense attorney the opportunity to protect your rights but also the chance to actually go on the offensive. This applies to impacting the investigation itself, driving law enforcement and maybe even getting your own investigation going.

  • Precharge representation can sometimes make all of the difference. Once a case gets charged, it is out there and it creates its own momentum. If you can get in front of it, it is sometimes possible to change the scope, direction and outcome of the investigation.

  • As soon as possible. Sometimes, it is not necessary to hire an attorney until you have been charged. However, bringing in Counsel early on can charge the direction of the investigation and help a client protect their rights.

  • No. If you know that charges are coming or if you think they might come, the police are going to try to get you to help them build a case. Don’t fall for that. Consult with an experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney. It can make all of the difference.

  • If you asked a police officer if they would hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent them or a family member, if they were honest, they would all do it without hesitation because they know what is going on. The police are not here to be your friend. They are here to build a case to convict you. This is the time you need an experienced criminal defense attorney by your side.

  • Why would you hire a doctor? If you asked a doctor that question, they would be the first to agree that they are not going to operate on themselves. You need somebody with specialized knowledge and experience. This can make all of the difference when everything is on line. There are things coming at you and an experienced criminal defense attorney can be ready when they do.

  • Good representation means a whole series of things, from protecting your rights to helping you understand what may be coming at you. They can help explain why you should or should not do certain things. They can reach out to the police on your behalf. They can start representation and even bring in an investigator. The decisions that a good criminal defense attorney can make could change the trajectory of whether you ever get charged, whether you receive lesser charges or whether you can build a better defense in the event that you are charged.