2006-10-01 20:53:36 · 14 answers · asked by daaznjrich 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
NOT IF YOU WANT TO WIN YOUR CASE IN COURT! The judge would probably throw out a confession if a lawyer was not present. However, each state is different. Check with your local bar association (and use a fake name)
2006-10-01 22:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by CJ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. You can give a confession at any time.
Whether or not the confession is considered valid or will be attacked by the person's lawyer as compelled or otherwise not valid is an entirely different matter.
2006-10-02 04:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by question_ahoy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Once you ask for a Lawyer the Police must stop questioning you.
2006-10-02 03:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends upon your self. But confession not given in the presense of a magistrate or a government Doctor(in rare cases) would become null and void.
2006-10-02 04:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by chittoor .yes.Murugeshan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but if you have been arrested, it is the arresting officer's responsibility to read you your rights, and one of your biggest rights is to remain silent and retain a lawyer to speak in your behalf because anything you say can (and oftentimes WILL ) be used against you in a court of law., and that if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.
2006-10-02 04:01:48 · answer #5 · answered by theradicalwomen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am assuming you're in the USA and a citizen .....then the ansewer is yes but if you do you're an idiot. always have a lawyer especially if it's a serious charge that could get you some big time.
2006-10-02 03:56:58 · answer #6 · answered by older_fat_male 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes u can....but it's preferable to have a lawyer because they will push you more and more if they see you are cooperative.u have no rights unless iit's someone there to protect you.
2006-10-02 03:56:38 · answer #7 · answered by bundakuSS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, if you waive your Miranda rights. One should never talk to the police about anything. Their job is to make you look guilty.
2006-10-02 04:12:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, as long as you have been mirandized and verbally advised of your right to have a counsel of your choice to assist you during a custodial investigation and you voluntarily waive these rights in writing.
2006-10-02 06:54:42 · answer #9 · answered by tobermory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can confess and write it out till your hearts contend will definately secure your future
2006-10-02 04:00:49 · answer #10 · answered by aldo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋