One in three American adults – approximately 78 million people – have a criminal record. Of course, not all of these individuals ended up behind bars. Some were arrested or charged but never convicted, while many others were convicted of minor, non-violent crimes. Unfortunately, even the mildest criminal record can follow you for your entire life. It is no secret that encounters with law enforcement can be intimidating, even frightening, for most people.
The police are allowed to use tactics that many people are unaware of to elicit a confession or an arrest. While most of us know that we should take our right to remain silent seriously, that can go out the window quickly when there are two trained police officers interrogating you for hours and hours. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, the single best thing you can do to protect your rights and your future is to contact an Aurora, IL criminal defense attorney.