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WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE BEING INVESTIGATED
If you believe you are being investigated for a crime - you should call an attorney immediately. You should not talk to the police without first consulting an attorney. Sometimes an attorney can help gather evidence that helps persuade an investigating officer or prosecutor evaluating a case that there is no case worth pursuing.
Most cases are investigated by a police officer who then sends their report to the prosecuto's office for review. Some prosecutors are assigned to do nothing but review police reports and make filing decisions. The prosecutor can add or delete charges suggested by the arresting/investigating officer - or decide not to file any charges.
If you are contacted by an officer - always be polite. How you act can be very important - both because of the impression you make on the officer and with how a prosecutor, judge or jury relates to you later.
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