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The first stage of any criminal charge is a criminal investigation. In many instances the police will neither contact a suspected individual nor inform them that there is an active investigation. At this stage the police will receive word that a crime has been committed. The police will then investigate, which could include: taking to friends and family; search and seizure of your electronics, vehicle, and home; and conducting photo line-ups.

The police may not initially make contact for several reasons including

  • The police believe there is valuable evidence in the suspect’s possession, 
  • The police are afraid the suspected individual may flee, or 
  • The police need to gather more evidence or proof of wrongdoing such as a controlled buy of narcotics. 

The police have enormous resources including state-of-the-art tools, crime labs, undercover agents, and informants. 

If you suspect that you’re under police investigation, now is the time to speak with a Zanesville criminal defense attorney. Once the police start an investigation, it is highly unlikely that criminal charges will not follow. 

The next step after the investigation:

Arrest or Indictment