Questions Not to Ask a Criminal Attorney

If you're arrested for a theft, driving under the influence, drug charge or other crime, it is often hard to know what questions to ask a criminal defense attorney.  This is the first in a series of articles designed to answer the question of what not to ask.

*What is the worst thing that can happen?

Be prepared to be horrified if you ask a criminal attorney this question. This is because jail time is usually a possibility in all criminal cases.  A first offense DUI could conceivably net 6 months in jail.

A better question: What could realistically happen?

This question may get you an answer that is more applicable to your case and won't cause you to have a seizure!