Thank you for your interest in retaining my Law Firm to represent you. Feel free to contact Attorney Matthew Ruff for specific legal advice and steps to secure his representation. During this period I advise you as follows.
DO NOT GIVE ANY STATEMENTS to any police officers, investigators, insurance company
representatives, attorneys, or anyone asking about the allegations, except with the express permission of your attorney.. THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF POLICE QUESTIONING IS TO ELICIT STATEMENTS THAT WILL BE USED TO PROSECUTE YOU. DO NOT DISCUSS THE ALLEGATIONS WITH ANYONE BUT THE ATTORNEY YOU HIRE. Your statements whether made in person, by texting or in social media, to friends, and relatives or co-workers are not privileged and may be used against you.
Understand that law enforcement in California have become very sophisticated in the investigation of hit and run cases and probably have obtained evidence from residential and business surveillance cameras, bus cameras and other sources which can be used to prosecute you. The police are likely working diligently to reconstruct the collision and identify the cause and the identity of the driver.
At any time law enforcement can reach out to arrest or detain and question you. It is obviously best to get a lawyer on board as soon as possible to prevent common mistakes and avoid pitfalls.
