Law Enforcement officers work for you, the taxpayer.  They are here to protect and serve the public – YOU.  However, on occasion, you may find that you have been arrested.  Here are 5 important rules to remember: Remain calm and polite. Do not resist arrest, even if you believe the arrest is wrongful, illegal, outrageous, etc.  If you think resisting arrest will avoid arrest, you are wrong. Tell the officer(s) that you choose to remain...

I am a former prosecuting attorney, but have devoted most of my career to defending criminal defendants.  It is a privilege to work at The Huntley Law Firm with a team of good lawyers with diverse experience.  I like that LegalShield (LS) helps members solve many problems without a lawyer, and provides legal resources for under market cost when a lawyer is necessary. At the outset of becoming a criminal defendant, or even a “person of...

Those who impersonate police officers erode the public’s trust in law enforcement and may endanger unsuspecting people. There are several tips you can remember to protect yourself during a traffic stop while helping your police officers do their jobs. Make sure it is a marked police unit. If it is not a marked unit, the emergency lights should be built in and are usually not a temporary light placed on the vehicle.  You may call 911 to verify...

Police officers are employed to protect and serve YOU.  Frequently they cannot do their job without the help of witnesses, victims, and everyday citizens.  However, you may find that you are the subject of an investigation and these 5 important rules may help. Be Polite and stay calm. Even if you are innocent and the police are completely wrong, now is not the time to vindicate your rights.  Don’t run. Don’t argue, resist or...