Do I Have To Speak With The Police Before Or After I Am Arrested?

No!  If you are being investigated for committing a crime, or have been arrested for committing a crime, you have the absolute right to remain silent under 5th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. When being interrogated and detained by the police, many times they are looking to lock you into a statement or place you at a specific location where a crime occurred. Most times, your best defense is to remain silent.  Politely tell the officer that you do not wish to answer any questions, and then you should LAWYER UP and tell them that you want attorney Scott C. DuPont from Ancient City Law.