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I've been arrested / accused, what do I do?

A: Follow three simple steps.

1) REMAIN SILENT – DO NOT SUBMIT TO A POLICE INTERVIEW OR DISCUSS THE CASE OVER ANY PHONE WITH ANYONE!

If you have been arrested or even accused of a crime you have an ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT. The police are not always required to read you your Miranda rights; however you ALWAYS have the right to remain silent.

Do not discuss the case with your family over the phone from jail, or in person during a jail visit. Your phone could be tapped and ALL conversations from a jail facility or during jail visits can and will be recorded.

Long Beach attorney and criminal law specialist, Matthew Kaestner, has prepared the following 3 minute video on asserting your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. Play video »

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2) CONTACT A CERTIFIED CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALIST IMMEDIATELY!

Call the Law Office of Matthew Kaestner at (562) 437-0200. I will give you quick advice over the phone and arrange for an office visit. If I am unable to help you, I can refer you to another certified criminal law specialist in your area who can review your case.

3) ARRANGE FOR BAIL; OR AN OWN RECOGNIZANCE “OR” RELEASE THROUGH YOUR ATTORNEY

An experienced attorney can tell you if there is a possibility you can obtain an OR release or a bail reduction. If you need to post bail, bail can be posted in one of three ways:

By posting cash
By having a licensed bondsman post the bond with you paying a percentage of the bond as a premium that you lose. You may not have to pay a full 10% to a bondsman.
By posting a property bond. This is a process by which the county places a lien on real estate to guarantee your appearance in Court. The process is somewhat complicated but can avoid the necessity of paying bondsman a fee to post the bond.

For referrals to licensed bondsmen and further information about bail, or OR releases call Long Beach Criminal Law Specialist Matthew Kaestner at (562) 688-3445.

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I've been arrested / accused, what do I do?