If you have been arrested for a crime, it is important that you speak to a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. In some cases, being arrested can affect your ability to possess a firearm, travel to certain places, and interact with family members. To make matters worse, if you are convicted of a crime, your ability to obtain employment could be affected, you may not be able to obtain certain professional licenses, and you could be prevented from purchasing firearms. These are very significant consequences.