What you see on TV could cost you your freedom. Here’s the real truth.

Myth #1: “Police Must Read Miranda Rights When They Arrest Me”

WRONG. Police only read Miranda rights before questioning you. They can arrest you, search you, and collect evidence without saying a word.

The Truth: Stay silent from the moment you see police. Ask for a lawyer immediately – before they even ask questions.

Myth #2: “I Can Talk My Way Out of This”

WRONG. This is the most dangerous myth. Police are trained interrogators who can legally lie to you. They’ll say “your friend confessed” or “we have video” even when it’s false.

The Truth: Anything you say will be twisted against you. Don’t explain, don’t defend yourself, don’t “clear things up.” Just say: “I want a lawyer.”

Myth #3: “If I’m Innocent, I Don’t Need a Lawyer”

WRONG. Innocent people go to jail every single day. The system is complicated, and prosecutors have unlimited resources to build cases against you.

The Truth: Without a lawyer, you’ll miss deadlines, accept bad deals, and make mistakes that sound guilty. Silence + Lawyer = Your best defense.

Myth #4: “Minor Charges Aren’t a Big Deal”

WRONG. Even small convictions follow you forever. A misdemeanor can:

• Block jobs and housing
• Affect your immigration status
• Destroy professional licenses
• Make future charges much worse

The Truth: Fight every charge like your future depends on it – because it does.

Myth #5: “First-Time Offenders Get Off Easy”

WRONG. Some crimes have mandatory jail time regardless of your record. Prosecutors often push for harsh penalties even on first arrests to “send a message.”

The Truth: First-time or not, you need aggressive legal defense immediately.

What You MUST Do When Arrested

• Say nothing except “I want a lawyer”
• Don’t consent to searches – make them get a warrant
• Don’t sign anything without your attorney present
• Document everything as soon as possible
• Call a lawyer immediately – not tomorrow, NOW

The Bottom Line

TV lies. Police can lie. Insurance companies lie. But the law doesn’t care about excuses – it only respects rights and representation.

At the Law Offices of Roderick C. White, we’ve spent over 70 years protecting clients across Texas, Missouri, Illinois, and Kansas. We know how the system works, and we know how to fight back.

Don’t gamble with your freedom based on TV myths.

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