If you are facing a law enforcement investigation into criminal activity or have been arrested for a crime, you are likely in a state of understandable stress. Your future and the future of those who depend on you may be at risk. Under these trying circumstances, it is paramount that you exercise the rights granted you under the Constitution. You have the right to an attorney and to a fair and speedy trial. Your right to an attorney at this early stage is vital. What you say and do can have a negative impact on your case when you don’t understand criminal law and how law enforcement will work against you in pursuit of charges.