What to Do If You’ve Been Wrongly Accused Of A Crime

There is a general assent in the worldwide population that no one believes that they will be accused of a crime they have not committed, and yet wrongful accusations and convictions are happening every single day. No one ever believes that it will ever happen to them – until it does.

So, if you are in the position where you are being investigated for something that you did not do, then you need to make some decisions. Not only do you need to be looking for someone to properly defend your case, you need to take some action. You have a life to protect, and we’ve got some suggestions of what you could do to help to protect it.

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1. Hiring an attorney for the proper representation is the first thing that you should do if you have been accused of something that you did not do. Most of the time, those who are innocent don’t consider getting some advice, because of the fact they’re innocent. However, you need someone to tell the world the same thing. If an accusation is on the table, you need someone to legally protect you to ensure that things do not escalate into something bigger.
2. You are allowed to remain silent: it’s written in the Miranda Rights. You have the temptation from all sides to declare your innocence, but don’t do that! You want to ensure that you take your constitutional right to remain silent and roll with it. You do not have to answer anything until you speak to an attorney.
3. It is within your right to decline DNA testing and searches on your body. You need to make sure that the rules are followed if you are being accused of something, and no one can take your DNA or details without your consent. A valid warrant should be a legal one, and you are allowed to refuse to any testing until there is enough evidence against you. And, if you’re innocent, there won’t be! 
4. Evidence is so important to your case even if you have been wrongly accused. You should gather as much evidence as you possibly can to ensure that you are in the right. If there is anything in your favor, even a bus ticket, don’t destroy it! 
5. If someone you know has accused you of a crime, don’t contact that person. It’s very tempting to protest your innocence to those who accuse you of things that you didn’t do, but it can make matters far more complicated! You don’t want to be accused of trying to intimidate the witnesses or victim of the alleged crime.
6. Being innocent of an accusation doesn’t necessarily guarantee that it’ll be easier to deal with. Being charged with a crime that you did not commit can also ensure that you lose your faith in the legal system. You have a battle ahead of you to clear your name, so make sure that you get the right legal help on your side to win.