Criminal Defense Law

Every American citizen has two very important constitutional rights that come into play the moment a Miami, FL, police officer notifies them they are under arrest. First, they have the right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment. You are not legally obligated to act as a witness against yourself, nor are you legally obligated to answer any questions from the police. However, you must still comply with their directions during the arrest and booking processes.

Even if you have been wrongfully arrested for something you did not do and feel compelled to try and explain your way out of the situation, ultimately, the police have no incentive to help you. Saying the wrong thing could amount to an admission of guilt in their eyes, and they will include everything you say in a formal police report. Stay silent and comply with arresting officers’ directions until you can exercise your right to legal counsel and speak with a Miami criminal defense attorney.

All defendants charged with criminal offenses in Florida have the right to defense counsel, even if they do not want to pay a private attorney’s fee or if they are unable to afford a private defense attorney. A public defender can be provided to a defendant at no charge, and most public defenders representing clients in Florida are hard-working, experienced defense attorneys. Unfortunately, they are required to manage several cases at a time and are limited when it comes to providing their clients with individual attention.

If you have the means to hire an experienced private Miami criminal defense attorney, they can offer more personalized legal counsel and more responsive communication than you could expect from a public defender. Prya Murad Law, PLLC, provides client-focused defense counsel in every case we accept. No attorney can ever guarantee their client a specific outcome to their case, and every criminal case filed in Florida will pose unique challenges and opportunities to the defendant.