What Now?

6 Mistakes to avoid when charged with a crime.

Don't talk to friends or family about the facts of your case. You never know who might be called as a witness against you by the prosecution.

Don't talk to the police about your case or call the District Attorney's office to find out what's going on. As Mark Twain said, "I never regretted a word I didn't say." Don't self incriminate. Anything you say to the police can and will be used against you. If the police do contact you, tell them politely, "Officer, I'd really like to help you out but I hope you understand that I don't want to answer any questions without my lawyer." Or more to the point, "I'm taking the fifth!" This is an emergency situation. You should call me immediately, even after hours, and tell the answering service that you need to talk to a lawyer right now.

If the police come to your house, don't let anyone lie that you're not there. That's obstruction of justice. Don't let them in the house either. If they come in, tell them to leave. This is also an emergency (see number 2 above).

Don't contact the victim, victim's family, or friends of the victim. You don't want to be accused of witness tampering.

If you've been released from custody be sure to read your release agreement for terms and conditions of release.

Don't leave the state without the court's permission. Your attorney can get permission for you by filing the proper paperwork.

Kenneth E. Kahn II, Attorney, P.C.
The initial telephone consultation is free
(503) 241-4105

Kenneth E. Kahn II is a criminal defense lawyer who has protected good people in trouble for over 21 years. The firm emphasizes:

Ballot Measure 11 felonies, appeals, criminal record expungements, theft crimes, traffic crimes, DUII / DWI, assault crimes, drug crimes, DMV hearings, and other felony crimes and misdemeanors.

I practice criminal law throughout Oregon and primarily in the following geographic areas: Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, Hood River County, Columbia County, Tillamook County, Marion County, Deschutes County, Lane County, Yamhill County, Columbia County, Benton County, and Linn County. My criminal defense law firm is located in downtown Portland, Oregon.





	What Now? 6 Mistakes to avoid when charged with a crime. Don't talk to friends or family about the facts of your case. You never know who might be called as a witness against you by the prosecution. Don't talk to the police about your case or call the District Attorney's office to find out what's going on. As Mark Twain said, "I never regretted a word I didn't say." Don't self incriminate. Anything you say to the police can and will be used against you. If the police do contact you, tell them politely, "Officer, I'd really like to help you out but I hope you understand that I don't want to answer any questions without my lawyer." Or more to the point, "I'm taking the fifth!" This is an emergency situation. You should call me immediately, even after hours, and tell the answering service that you need to talk to a lawyer right now. If the police come to your house, don't let anyone lie that you're not there. That's obstruction of justice. Don't let them in the house either. If they come in, tell them to leave. This is also an emergency (see number 2 above). Don't contact the victim, victim's family, or friends of the victim. You don't want to be accused of witness tampering. If you've been released from custody be sure to read your release agreement for terms and conditions of release. Don't leave the state without the court's permission. Your attorney can get permission for you by filing the proper paperwork. Kenneth E. Kahn II, Attorney, P.C. The initial telephone consultation is free (503) 241-4105 Kenneth E. Kahn II is a criminal defense lawyer who has protected good people in trouble for over 21 years. The firm emphasizes: Ballot Measure 11 felonies, appeals, criminal record expungements, theft crimes, traffic crimes, DUII / DWI, assault crimes, drug crimes, DMV hearings, and other felony crimes and misdemeanors. I practice criminal law throughout Oregon and primarily in the following geographic areas: Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, Hood River County, Columbia County, Tillamook County, Marion County, Deschutes County, Lane County, Yamhill County, Columbia County, Benton County, and Linn County. My criminal defense law firm is located in downtown Portland, Oregon.