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1. Explanations & Definitions • 2. Arrest and Booking: what to expect • 3. Instructions • 4. Contact Fraud Aid Form

Instructions:

Please go through everything very carefully.

1.  DO NOT take any evidence to the police.  Once a person has been arrested or is considered a person of interest (aka suspect), the THE POLICE ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS. 

All evidence goes to the defense attorney.  See Know your Miranda Rights and how to use them for information about working with your attorney.

2.  If you do not have an attorney present at the arraignment, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT.  You can acknowledge your name and state that you do not have representation.  Period.  An arraignment is when the plea is stated or an attorney is appointed, it is not a trial.  Anything you say becomes public record and can be used against you at trial.

3.  If you cannot afford an attorney or need to determine if you qualify for a Public Defender, contact your local Public Defender's Office to find out when and how Public Defenders are appointed.

4.  If you can afford an attorney, you want a Criminal Defense Attorney.  Do not gamble with your life by going with any other kind.

5.  Give your attorney written permission for Fraud Aid to discuss your case with him or her.  The written permission should state:

 

 

 

 

Name:  Your name

Date:

To:  Your attorney's name

Ref: Your case number

I, ________________, give the following Fraud Aid, Inc. Fraud Victim Advocates permission to discuss my case with you.

Fraud Aid, Inc. is a California Public Benefit Corporation, #2820910 and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit - December 2, 2005.  We do not charge victims or their attorneys for our services and defense tools.  We do charge for ongoing trial strategy if required.  Certified Fraud Examiners who are trained Expert Witnesses are available as Friend of the Court or on behalf of the Defense and charge a fee independent of Fraud Aid, Inc.

 

Annie McGuire, President

Founder & CEO

Chief Fraud Victim Advocate

1605 E. Ocean Boulevard, #10

Long Beach, CA 90802

562-436-1076

Email: annie.mcguire@fraudaid.com

 

Frank Walker, Certified Fraud Examiner, PI, CFO

Senior Fraud Victim Advocate

500 Wall Street, #1616

Seattle, WA 98121
Contact information available upon request.

 

 

Respectfully,

 

(signature)______________________________

 

(print name) _____________________________

 

 

6.  Send your attorney's contact information to Frank Walker (Contact information available upon request), cc Annie McGuire (annie.mcguire@fraudaid.com ).