The moment handcuffs close on your wrists is one of the most stressful moments in your life. In Union County, the police act decisively, but you have your rights. The biggest mistake our countrymen make is trying to “explain” the situation to officers on their own.
Silence is your strongest weapon
The rule is simple: you say nothing beyond providing your personal information. Anything you say while stressed will be twisted against you in the police report.
- Do not explain why you were there.
- Do not admit to “just one beer”.
- Demand to contact an attorney.
Expungement of Arrest
Even if the case does not end in a conviction, a record of the arrest remains in the system. This can block your path to a good job or renting an apartment. NJ arrest expungement is a legal procedure that allows us to remove these entries as if they never existed.
