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John Noah Kitta 5 stars 8 reviews Rating: 8.9 Divorce / Separation Lawyer in Fremont, CA Reveal number tel: (510) 797-7990 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Sep 29, 2014 If you are being charged with a crime or it appears that you may be charged with time, you have a constitution right not to testify against yourself. Your situation strongly calls out for legal representation. Do not hesitate to retain an attorney. If you have found this information helpful, please let the attorney know by marking best answer. Thank you. This participating Attorney does not warrant any information provided, nor are we creating an Attorney-Client relationship by providing said information to you on this site. Nothing contained herein is intended to constitute, offer, induce, promise, or contract of any kind. The content provided is presented as a courtesy to be used only for informational purposes and is not represented to be error free. The Law Offices of John N. Kitta makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to its answer to inquiries, and such representations and warranties are being expressly disclaimed. Given limited facts, we are attempting to share relevant information concerning this area of the law as a public service. More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 3 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments

Charles K. Kenyon Jr. 4.6666666666667 stars 12 reviews Rating: 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Madison, WI Reveal number tel: (608) 276-9645 Private message Call Message Profile Posted on Sep 29, 2014 It depends... On what kind of hearing? On what you mean by "have to." You always have a right to remain silent. In some hearings exercising that right may be held against you. You certainly do NOT have to discuss what did or did not happen with police. If this is an actual situation and not a hypothetical question, you should be discussing it with a criminal defense lawyer there, now. You should not post additional clarifying facts on line where they can be read by anyone. If any answer on helps you, mine or someone else’s, please mark it as "helpful" or "best answer" to help know which answers to show others. Thank you. --- Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin http://addbalance.com --- Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/CriminalDefenseMadTown --- Talking to the Police - Advice from Lawyers and Police http://addbalance.com/police.htm --- Miranda Rights (and Wrongs) http://addbalance.com/miranda_rights.htm DISCLAIMER: Confidential information should not be disclosed in this Internet forum. I am an experienced Wisconsin criminal defense lawyer practicing in Madison (Dane County) Wisconsin. The laws in each jurisdiction can be very different. I cannot give legal advice over the Internet nor can I establish an attorney client relationship with you. If something I say disagrees with what your own lawyer is telling you, you should rely on your lawyer who is familiar with you, your entire case, the local courts and practices. Most questions are just better handled by an attorney familiar with the procedures of the courts in your area. Few, if any, legal matters should be handled via Internet communication. If you cannot afford an attorney, there should be agencies in your area that can provide discounted, or even free, legal services. This Answer is provided for general educational purposes only. Click on the “more” link below for more important information about the answer and . Confidential information should not be disclosed in this Internet forum. Click on the "More..." link for IMPORTANT INFORMATION about this Answer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I am an experienced Wisconsin lawyer. The laws in each jurisdiction can be very different. I cannot give legal advice over the internet nor can I establish an attorney client relationship with you. You should NOT assume or otherwise conclude that there is an attorney -client relationship between any reader and this writer or his firm. These comments are only guideposts. They are not subject to any privilege protections. Indeed, these internet communications are neither privileged nor confidential. Accordingly, those using this form of communication need to be guarded in what they write. Because of the nature of these communications the information is general only and should not be relied upon in any specific case. This internet site is public forum, where the communications are not confidential or privileged. There may very well be merit to your defense or position in this type of situation. However, there are hardly sufficient details for an attorney to provide you with some path to follow. It is imperative that ALL of the facts in a particular situation be examined. No conclusion can be drawn from the communication that you have provided. There are some matters that are just better handled by an attorney familiar with the procedures of the courts in your area. Most, if not all, legal matters should not be handled via internet communication. At best, the responders on this site can give you a few hints and guidance. To deal with a legal problem, nothing is better than to consult with a lawyer who will give you some time and advice. If you cannot afford an attorney, there should be agencies in your area that can provide discounted, or even free, legal services. For a definitive answer you should seek legal advice from an attorney who (1) is licensed to practice in the state which has jurisdiction; (2) has experience in the area of law you are asking about, and (3) has been retained as your attorney for representation or consultation. Your question and the attorney’s answer may be used for promotional or educational purposes. More 0 found this answer helpful found this helpful | 3 lawyers agree Undo Vote Helpful Undo Unhelpful Undo 0 comments