Yes. If you are under investigation for or have been charged with criminal activity, law enforcement officers or detectives may question you. You do have the right to remain silent and not say anything that may incriminate you; statements made in these interrogations can come back to haunt you later. You have the right to speak to a lawyer after being arrested and the police are required by law to advise you of not only this right upon your arrest, but as well as your right to remain silent.

Bail is an amount of money pledged/promised to the court in order to ensure that a person who has been arrested and charged will in fact return for their day in court. If you fail to appear in court, then the government may institute legal proceedings against you and the person who signed for your bail in order to recover whatever money was pledged/ promised. In addition, a warrant will be issued for your arrest. Failure to appear means that the full amount can be seized by the court and a warrant will be issued for your arrest. If you are granted release on bail, you may also have to abide by certain conditions (for example, you may have to refrain from contact or communication with certain other people connected with the alleged crime). Failure to appear, skipping bail, or violating the conditions of your release can seriously complicate your criminal case.

Lawyers’ fees can vary widely, depending on the lawyer, his experience, the severity of the crime, the complexity of the case, and the time it will take to prepare for the trial. Cost is often an important factor for many people when it comes to hiring a lawyer, but when your reputation and your freedom are on the line, cost should not be the only factor; look for a lawyer with extensive experience handling cases like yours and make sure you feel comfortable with your lawyer. Your priority should be to make sure that you have the best legal advice and defence available.