DO NOT SPEAK TO THE POLICE OR ANYONE ELSE UNTIL YOU HAVE CONSULTED A LAWYER.

YOU CANNOT TALK YOUR WAY OUT OF CRIMINAL CHARGES.

YOU CANNOT EXPLAIN YOUR WAY OUT OF CRIMINAL CHARGES.

YOU CAN ONLY HURT YOUR CHANCES FOR A SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION WHEN YOU TALK TO THE POLICE BEFORE CONSULTING AN ATTORNEY.

As soon as you are contacted by the police or the district attorney,  tell them that you want a lawyer. Do not discuss the matter any further. If the police have detained you, ask the police officer if you are free to go. If not, tell them to contact your attorney or provide you with an attorney before they ask you any questions. Do not make any statements.

Call an attorney as soon as possible. Do not discuss your case in any detail on the telephone. The police may be listening or the telephone call may be recorded. Wait until you can meet with your attorney face to face.