Don't waive your Legal Rights. Don't face the music by yourself. Legal Counsel can make a big difference as to whether your Legal Rights are respected and defended. Now, before it is too late While everyone wants to believe in the integrity of Law Enforcement, it is just a fact of life that anyone can make a mistake. A witness can identify the wrong person.
Some people lie, others forget.
If the scene of the incident was a night club where many people where drinking, it is important that You have someone investigating on Your behalf. Don't gamble with Your Legal Rights. Once a Jury returns a Guilty Verdict, it is usually too late to start investigating. The costs are higher, and the odds are against you. So defend yourself before Trial, when it will make the most difference.