Your top priority should be to protect your legal rights. First, don’t talk to the police without an attorney present. Just say, “I want a lawyer” to protect your right to counsel. Second, don’t consent to a search of your home, vehicle, or person – don’t physically resist, either, but make it verbally clear that they do not have your consent. This protects your ability to contest the search results if the Hartford Police or Connecticut State Police violated your rights.
Third, contact an attorney right away. Every moment counts when you’re involved with the criminal justice system. The sooner you have an experienced Hartford, CT, criminal defense lawyer on your side, the better.