Consultation with a traffic lawyer before interrogation

You have been summoned to a police interrogation for a traffic violation? It is very important to consult with a traffic lawyer before the interrogation. Legal advice can help close the file without you standing trial, or help ensure the sentence is dramatically reduced.

Don’t go to any interrogation alone!

Most of us have no experience with police interrogations and we do not understand how this procedure works. So many people assume from the outset that if they are innocent, they do not need a lawyer. All they have to do is explain what happened to the interrogator and after he hears them, he will realize that they are not guilty of the offense attributed to them and will close the case against them.

In fact, the situation is completely different and without legal advice, the chance of closing the case without indictment is small. Every word that a suspect mentions during his interrogation is recorded and this forms part of the evidence. Therefore, it is extremely important that you consider the way in which you express yourself and know that every word you say is significant. You will be surprised to discover a statement that you believe should exonerate you of any guilt, might be perceived by the interrogator as an incriminating admission and cause for immediate filing of an indictment.

It is important to note that many times drivers are sure that they are guilty and do not seek legal advice before the police interrogation, because they take it for granted that a lawyer will not be able to help them. As a result, they arrive for the interrogation alone, end up incriminating themselves and occasionally even worsen their legal situation simply because they did not understand the importance of legal representation.

Legal advice before an interrogation

It is important to understand the significant differences of power and information that exist between the driver being interrogated and the interrogator, which can greatly tip the scales in favor of the latter. The driver is not familiar with the legal and law enforcement system and naturally responds very naively, due to his lack of knowledge. This is what exactly what might make him slip up in front of the skilled interrogator, who is used to using tactics that the driver is completely unaware of. This is why it is so important to contact a traffic lawyer and receive legal advice before the interrogation.

The lawyer will hear the sequence of events from the driver, as he remembers them and, accordingly, will instruct him on how he should answer the interrogator’s questions. He will explain to him what to focus on when answering any question and what he must avoid in order to create the right impression and portray the most accurate picture of the situation. As we will see further on, consulting with a lawyer before the interrogation can frequently prevent the filing of an indictment against the driver or reduce the severity of the punishment to be imposed for the offense he committed.

Closing a case or reducing the punishment

The traffic lawyer’s main purpose in representing a driver suspected of an offense is to end the interrogation without prosecution. This can be done in several ways, depending on the circumstances. For example, presenting proof of events that contradicts the police evidence and/or finding flaws in the police evidence. Indeed, in many cases, the lawyer is able to ensure the closing of the case, without further proceedings against the driver.

What happens if the prosecution has determined evidence against the driver and has resolved to press charges? Even then, legal representation will be of great importance as the lawyer will work to formulate a plea deal, so that the driver will be able to receive a reduced sentence. For example, to prevent actual imprisonment and secure only a suspended sentence or community service.

Another example, in cases where the driver’s license might be suspended for an extended period of time, such as due to drunk driving, the lawyer will attempt to shorten the suspension period or reach an agreement on a conditional suspension, as the circumstances allow.