Q. I was arrested weeks ago, but not charged yet - what's going on? This is a very common occurrence in Michigan. An arrest conducted by the police department does not automatically create a criminal charge. The case must be reviewed by the prosecutor before someone is charged. For many misdemeanors, and some felonies there will be a delay between the arrest and the charge. This is VERY common for drunk driving crimes, and drug offenses where the evidence must be tested at the lab to make sure the confiscated evidence is actually an illegal drug.
Q. The police want to talk to me about my case - what should I do? You have a constitution right to remain silent, and this silence cannot be used against you. The police may act like your friend, but they have a job to do, and that job is to gather incriminating evidence, which will assist the prosecutor in charging you with a crime. Even if you have nothing to hide, you may not realize that your statement could incriminate you. Ask to speak to an attorney before uttering one word to the police department.
Q. The police want to talk to me about my case - what should I do? You have a constitution right to remain silent, and this silence cannot be used against you. The police may act like your friend, but they have a job to do, and that job is to gather incriminating evidence, which will assist the prosecutor in charging you with a crime. Even if you have nothing to hide, you may not realize that your statement could incriminate you. Ask to speak to an attorney before uttering one word to the police department.