How long can a legal interragation be?

Answer 1

72 HOURS IF NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED IN 72 HOURS YOU MUST BE RELEASED. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY IN THOSE 72 HOURS.

Answer 2

I don't know where that 72 hour figure is coming from. I don't think there is a number. However, the longer an interrogation, the more likely it'll fall under suspicion. At some point, it just becomes coercion (from a court's perspective and even a juror's perspective) and is totally useless to the cops.

However, at some point, if the suspect is not free to leave, it becomes an arrest and the government then has two court days to bring that person to arraignment (at least in California). Once arraignment occurs, the cops just can't interrogate a person at all without an attorney present unless the person initiates the police contact again. Moreover, if the person invokes his right to silence OR an attorney, the questioning must stop (but can start up again after some period of time).

These are interrogations in the US of US citizens not related to terror and the answers of which are intended for a regular court of law.

Answer 3

To answer your question, you have the right to stop the interrogation at any time by stating that you do not wish to answer any [further] questions.

If they continue to question you after you have invoked your right to remain silent, it might be considered "sweating" a confession and therefore not be admissible.

Trust me, if you are ever questioned for anything it is in your best interest to use your right to remain silent. Even if you are stopped for a speeding ticket!

Answer 4

72 hours

Answer 5

with the way the new laws are i don't think we have any rights as far as that goes all they have to do is say your a suppected terrorist, and then they have as long as they want.remember big brother is watching us all

Answer 6

how ever long they want.