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        Admissions made by a criminal defendant may be admissible in the prosecutor's case in chief.  No criminal or traffic defendant should discuss a case or make any statements whatsoever with any law enforcement officer, prosecutor, witness, the alleged victim, an insurance adjuster or any other third person. Prosecutors will not hesitate to file intimidation of witness felony charges, and a defendant's statements are admissible in a trial or motions hearing.  In some criminal case circumstances, statements made to medical personnel, mental health counselors, clergy or spouse which are otherwise confidential may not be privileged.  Criminal defendants have the absolute right to remain silent even if police don't tell them.  Exercise that right.  Consult with your attorney before talking.  

        In civil cases, admissions against interest and excited utterances are exceptions to the hearsay rule and may be admissible in the opposition's case in chief, or for purpose of testimony credibility impeachment.  No person involved in civil litigation should discuss a case or make any statements whatsoever with the opposing party, any investigator not retained by the opposing party or another person, law enforcement officer, prosecutor, witness, an insurance adjuster or any other third person. Opposing counsel will not hesitate to utilize damaging out of court statements; such statements may be admissible in a trial or motions hearing.  Litigants right to remain silent - exercise that right.  Consult with your attorney before talking.

        When a criminal suspect voluntarily gives permission for police or law enforcement to search, items found in that search will likely be admissible as evidence.  Conversely, searches without a warrant are presumed unlawful with some exceptions.  Evidence found as a result of an unlawful search may be suppressed (excluded from admission) as a fruit of the poisonous tree.

        Every citizen has the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.  Never consent to a search or seizure without advice of legal counsel.  Let law enforcement procure a warrant or face possible constitutional challenge to the evidence.

        Similarly, no other rights should be waived by any criminal suspect or defendant without advice from counsel.  If you aren't certain what your rights are at the time of the police request, simply say no - I need to speak to an attorney.

        Defense attorneys frequently see the police report phrase: "suspect was cooperative."  Law enforcement officers will do what they will do regardless of your cooperation - it won't help and may likely hurt your court case defense.  This attorney advises clients to remain silent and be courteous, calm and in control of your emotions.  Politely decline any police requests, making the statement you need to consult with legal counsel before giving a response, and request presence of an attorney.  You have the right to presence of and advice of defense counsel.  Exercise your rights.

        Where relevant, I utilize the services of independent professionals.  Rates of independent providers of professional services change periodically and billings are not controlled by counsel.

        If retained by counsel as an agent of the attorney, such independent service providers are bound by the attorney-client privilege.  If retained privately by the client, no such agency or confidentiality exists.

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