People can become quite emotional when charged with a crime and that
is understandable. The natural response is to be confused, angry, and to
be defensive. Unfortunately, the authorities can see heightened
emotions as resistance and can even use anything said as evidence, even
if the words out of the defendant’s mouth meant something other than the
arresting officer states.
Due to the complexities of the legal system, the
presentation of evidence in a case, and the many areas within the law
that can help or hurt a case, an experienced Minneapolis criminal law
attorney can make a difference. While it is ideal to say nothing when
arrested, emotions can get the best of a person, which means it is a
must to have an attorney who will look at every nook and cranny within a
case, including the arrest process and how evidence was handled. It is
important to interview witnesses and do all that can be done to cast
doubt on the evidence that is presented.