By Laura Brown Many law abiding citizens think that unpleasantness such as being arrested is reserved for hardened criminals that committed serious crimes. This is not he case at all. Thousands of otherwise upstanding citizens are arrested each year for offences ranging from drunken driving, possession of drugs and irresponsible behaviour, to name just a few. When this happens it is vitally important to appoint one of the respected New Jersey criminal lawyers immediately. One of the fundamental rights, ensconced in the constitution, is that no accused can be forced to make a statement or to say anything unless he has an attorney present. This right to remain silent must, by law, be explained to every person arrested. Failure to do so may render the arrest illegal. This right prevents arresting authorities from enticing the accused to act against his own best interest. Unfortunately, many accused want to show that they are innocent and then agree to make a statement. They fai...