Should I answer police questions?

NO.

Always consult with a criminal defense attorney if you have been arrested and do not answer any questions without your attorney present – no matter whether you think you’re innocent or not.

• If you’ve been arrested, you have an absolute right to an attorney and it is always in your best interests to exercise that right – even if you are innocent.
• The criminal justice system is not perfect and, sometimes, innocent persons are convicted of a crime they did not commit.