I have never faced this situation, but I would think that the attorney could/would be able to notify your wife if your ability to make a phone call was delayed.Whitenerj wrote:So as a new LTC holder I am still learning what to do and not to do after a self defense shooting. I understand the 911 call and not to say too much without my attorney present. I have a membership with [Pre-paid legal service] just in case I ever need an attorney as well. My question is, when would I call my attorney after the shooting and when would I get a chance to call my wife if I were taken into custody? Does the one phone call rule like you see on tv relate to this matter? I don't know much about being arrested since I've never had that issue so I want to know when I would get a chance to contact my family and attorney.
Jason
Just make sure that they have your emergency contact information on file.
I have heard, second hand, that they have pay phones in jail where you can make a collect call.
I don't know if that is true for prisoners who are just taken into custody. Your lawyer can probably give to some advice on this matter.
After all, that is why you are paying them.
