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The most critical time to act is the moment you believe you are under investigation, even before formal charges have been filed. The earlier an attorney is involved, the better we can protect your rights, preserve evidence, and begin building a proactive defense strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-8-2082-2\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-8-2082\"><div id=\"_toggle-9-2082-2\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-9-2082\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-10-2082-2\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-10-2082\"><span id=\"span-11-2082-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-11-2082\">Should I Talk to The Police Before I Speak to a Lawyer?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-12-2082-2\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-12-2082\"><span id=\"span-13-2082-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-13-2082\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. You have a constitutional right to remain silent, and you should always exercise it. Police officers are trained to gather evidence that can be used to build a case against you. Politely decline to answer any questions without your lawyer present by stating, \"I am exercising my right to remain silent, and I would like to speak with my attorney.\"<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-8-2082-3\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-8-2082\"><div id=\"_toggle-9-2082-3\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-9-2082\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-10-2082-3\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-10-2082\"><span id=\"span-11-2082-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-11-2082\">Can I Be Honest with My Lawyer? What if I Am Guilty?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-12-2082-3\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-12-2082\"><span id=\"span-13-2082-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-13-2082\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, you must be completely honest. Your conversations with your attorney are protected by <\/span><b>attorney-client privilege<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which means they are completely confidential. We need all the facts, good and bad, to build the strongest possible defense for your specific situation. At the Cochran Firm Cincinnati, our job is to defend you and protect your rights, regardless of guilt or innocence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-8-2082-4\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-8-2082\"><div id=\"_toggle-9-2082-4\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-9-2082\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-10-2082-4\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-10-2082\"><span id=\"span-11-2082-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-11-2082\">Do I Still Have to Appear in Court if I Hire a Lawyer?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-12-2082-4\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-12-2082\"><span id=\"span-13-2082-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-13-2082\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It depends on the specific hearing. While your attorney can handle many routine court appearances on your behalf, you will generally be required to be present for major proceedings like your arraignment, pre-trial hearings, and the trial itself. 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