Articles Posted in Asked to Put It in Writing? Why Signing a Statement Before Arrest Is One of the Biggest Mistakes in Illinois Criminal Cases

Why Written Statements Are Dangerous Long Before an Arrest Happens In Chicago, criminal cases—especially federal ones—rarely begin with an arrest. More often, they start quietly. An agent shows up at your door. A detective calls and asks if you can “help clear something up.” A supervisor suggests it would be easier if you just “put…