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What should I do if I am contacted by a detective about a crime? PDF   E-mail
If you may be the target of a criminal investigation and are contacted by the authorities, do not say anything.  Contact an attorney immediately.  Your attorney will discuss the matter with you and advise you whether to make a statement or not.  You have the right to remain silent.  In some instances a detective will ask you to come to the station and answer some questions, even though an arrest is inevitable.  If that is the case, answering any questions could actually help convict you.  Your attorney will contact the detective on your behalf and determine his or her true intention.