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Paul N. Puri is a top investigation and interrogation defense attorney in San Francisco, the Bay Area, San Jose and Northern California. The services of a criminal defense attorney are the most effective when used as "preventative medicine," that is, before major charges are filed, during the government's investigation and questioning. When the police inspector, investigator or federal agent leaves a card, or one receives a grand jury target letter one should consider oneself a potential defendant and hire a trial lawyer. He has a very high success rate.

When the government investigators call, one needs to consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately. As soon as the government calls on a person, the Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Miranda rights are in play. In the confidential setting of the lawyer's office, one can divulge all the facts of a case so the lawyer can determine if it would be advantageous to the client's case either to remain silent (and begin preparing to fight charges), or to meet with the government
investigators (if it is highly probable that exonerating evidence will prevent charges from ensuing).

It is usually never advisable to meet and speak with government investigators, even with a lawyer. It is never advisable to meet with investigators without the aid of an attorney at one's side.

However, there are times when one can attend an interrogation with an attorney and expect good results. An attorney can help the questionee prepare for government interrogation with mock sessions. If, in the attorney's opinion, the questionee can be protected and sufficient exonerating evidence would be forthcoming, then it may be advisable to attend the interrogation. The benefit could be that no charges will ensue.

Also, if charges are at first appear likely to ensue, then it can be advantageous to investigate the case thoroughly, as if it were already in play. Beating the government to the punch by uncovering evidence favorable to the client can mean added credibility in negotiations with the prosecutor, or in front of the grand jury. When the attorney is skilled enough, he or she can negotiate reduced charges, prevent charges from being filed, or insure a dismissal or an acquittal.

If you or your loved one is facing an investigation, or recently has been arrested, and the government has shown an interest in questioning in an interview, interrogation or grand jury proceeding, then seriously consider hiring a criminal defense attorney to assist in winning your case.

Attorney Paul N. Puri can defend you against the grand jury investigation or federal interrogation that you face anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, including Oakland, San Jose, Santa Clara, Redwood City, San Mateo, Marin, San Rafael, Martinez, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, San Joaquin, Solano, Napa, Mendocino, Sacramento, Tahema, Redding, Humboldt, Alameda, Yolo Counties.