If You Are Falsely Accused Of A Crime In Massachusetts Don't Say A Word Until You Have Legal Representation

False accusations are nothing to shrug off. Many people naively yet understandably believe that if they are falsely accused of a crime that the truth will set them free. The unfortunate reality is that everyday in America someone is wrongfully accused, convicted, and incarcerated for a crime they did not commit. These people found themselves at the mercy of detectives, prosecutors, and 12 strangers who don't have any reservations about depriving someone of their freedom. The saying may be "innocent until proven guilty," yet it seems like often times it's the other way around.

In the case of homicide, police generally compile a short list of suspects and if your spouse is murdered you can guarantee yourself a spot on that list. If there is one thing cops don't like is murder. Murders are recorded and published which reflects the quality of the job of the police. With that being said it is in their best interest to solve murders and clear the case to keep their numbers down and make the department look like they are keeping the public safe, even if that means pinning it on the wrong person.

Take for instance the story of Michael Morton, whose documentary aired on CNN Sunday Dec. 8. Morton was wrongly convicted and spent nearly 25 years of his life behind bars for murdering his wife, Christine Morton. There was never any physical evidence or a witness that tied him to the crime. In 2011 he was released from prison after DNA evidence exonerated him from the crime. DNA evidence also revealed that Christine Morton's murderer had killed again, resulting in additional victims in Michael Morton's wrongful conviction.

Sadly, this story is not uncommon. If you find yourself in an interrogation room, police will use a variety of tactics to get you to admit to something you didn't do. Again, it's in their best interest to close a case, not to set you free.

What can you do if you are falsely accused? Don't say a word until you have legal representation. Contact Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Paul R. Moraski at (978) 744-1200 immediately for a consultation. Your freedom depends on it.

Paul R. Moraski, Esq.
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
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Salem, Massachusetts 01970
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