Social security denial - a journal of assistance
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Social security denial - a journal of assistance

The Social Security system is in place to help us through difficult times. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which the system makes our lives even more difficult than they need to be. The day I received the denial letter for my claim, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. After talking with a few friends, I contacted a lawyer. That was the best decision I had ever made. Even with the professional assistance, getting the denial overturned and getting the money that I was owed took several months. I have kept a clear journal of my experience and loaded it with information that can help others get through what can be an impossible time.

Social security denial - a journal of assistance

2 Ways To Protect Yourself If Questioned Or Arrested By The Police

Alexis Garcia

If you are ever arrested by the police and face criminal charges, it is important to know how to act and what to do once you are arrested. Here are three tips that you need to know so you can protect yourself if you are ever arrested for any reason. 

#1 Be Sure To Invoke Your Right To Remain Silent

It is important to realize that you hold the constitutional right to remain silent even before you are arrested. If you are questioned by the police, you are not going to be read your rights until you are actually arrested. That does not mean that your rights do not apply. Before you are even arrested, you have the constitutional right to remain silent. You are obligated to tell the police your name and provide them with your identification; however, beyond that, you don't have to answer any of the police's question. 

You need to be clear though in invoking your rights. You need to specifically state that you are invoking your right to remain silent. Remember, you don't have to be arrested to invoke this right. You can invoke this right at any time while questioned by the police. 

If the police push and continue to ask questions, you can sit there in silent. Or you can continue to invoke your right to silence. You really don't have to do anything. 

#2 Be Clear About Your Right To An Attorney

You also have a constitutional right to an attorney. Just like your right to remain silent, this can be invoked while you are being questioned and before you are arrested. You don't have to be read your rights by the police to ask for an attorney.

However, it is important to be very specific when you invoke your right to counsel. If you just say something non-specific such as it would be a good idea to talk to an attorney, that is not enough to invoke your rights to counsel. You need to specifically state that you want to talk to an attorney. You need to make sure that your request is specific and direct. If it is ambiguous, the police may ignore it and continue to question you. 

Once you invoke your right to an attorney, it is a good idea to invoke your right to remain silent. Don't give into pressure from the police; wait for your attorney to show up. Your attorney will let you know what is best to share with the police or if you should continue to stay silent. 


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