Boston Pre-File Investigation Attorney

Consult a Lawyer Before Charges Are Filed Against You!

In many criminal cases, there will be a period of time where law enforcement is conducting an investigation against you and is working to gather evidence that proves you have committed a crime. This is the pre-file state of the case and takes place before formal charges are filed and often before you are arrested or are even aware that you are the subject of a criminal investigation.

Working with an attorney during the pre-file stage of a case can be extremely beneficial. In many situations, this is the most crucial stage of a case. This is when an unlawful search and seizure may be conducted, when law enforcement may contact you to ask you some “questions” and when many people fall into the trap of unintentional self-incrimination because they have not yet been arrested and have not been read or are not aware of their Miranda Rights. A person is informed of his or her right to remain silent and right to legal counsel after their arrest. This is why representation during a pre-file investigation is so important.

When first learning of criminal charges or when initially arrested, it may be the arrestee’s natural tendency to want to explain that they have not committed the offense of which they have been accused. This is one of the most detrimental mistakes a person can make. Instead, contact a Boston criminal defense lawyer as soon as you find out that you are a suspect or are under investigation.

Involving a Boston Pre-File Investigation Lawyer

A skilled pre-file investigation attorney can help prevent unlawful searches of your or your property and can work to use the legal system in your favor in such a way as to restrict what evidence law enforcement is able to gather and how much the investigation can impinge upon your life.

To learn more about the benefits of a lawyer during the pre-file stage of a criminal case, contact Boston Pre-File Investigation Lawyer Scott D. Bradley.