Someone with a high profile criminal case out on bail should they accept invites to go on tv for interviews and other things?

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Someone with a high profile criminal case out on bail should they accept invites to go on tv for interviews and other things?

the case is all over the media. he is charged with trespassing n interupting a pro sport event. out on 1000 bail. back to court in a month. he was offered to go on tv and get interviewed and have his band play. should he accept this offer or refuse? would it affect his criminal case in a negative way. please help my bro wants to be famous but he is facing up to a year in jail

Asked on May 14, 2009 under Criminal Law, New York

Answers:

J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

This sort of media frenzy type case is complicated.  I have my own thoughts on this but i do not want to be the one to give him advice c ontrary to his lawyer.  If i were your brother, i would want to keep himself out of the media till the case blows over.  However, i am not sure what the details of the case are so it is difficult for me to make that decision.  Everyone likes to see fans interrupting games because its entertaining, but as far as  judge and state's attorney, they are not going to beleive that your brother is taking this seriously if he is out n tv making jokes and have a fun with it.  Its better to resolve it first and take is seriously to avoid a harsher penalty, then kid about as opposed to the other way around.   Nevertheless, i suggest you retain counsel and obtain their advice as well.


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