I often see "have an attorney present" arguments, but they make me wonder - can you really afford to have an attorney on retainer if you're not independently wealthy? Or is it as simple as calling a plumber and asking them to come over?
Should I shop for an attorney and keep their contact information with me just in case I might need one?
Will the attorney be willing to come over at a moment's notice if I've never used their services before?
I suspect it is like any market. Some will be there within the hour, some will need ramp-up time. However, regardless of the attorney, I would suspect that any criminal defense lawyer would be able to effectively navigate the particular situation at hand. If it were me, I would tell them they can arrest me and charge me, or let me on my way. I would be shocked if the results of this finicky machine are admissible in court (given that polygraph results are not). Does anyone know whether or not that is the case?
Should I shop for an attorney and keep their contact information with me just in case I might need one?
Will the attorney be willing to come over at a moment's notice if I've never used their services before?