If something happened that was not your fault, that you were totally innocent for, but that there was a mixup of names, on a case that was dismissed, and after the case was over the Detective wanted to ask you more questions and harrassed you over the phone that you needed to do this or else, can you get them for that?
2006-12-15 05:30:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes you don't have to answer their questions once the case is dismissed and they are not allowed to keep calling you and threatening you to do what they want. I've heard of a lot of that happening especially in drug cases. They tell the suspect "If you don't help us out then you're going to get charged with this" even when they don't have anything to charge them with and people back down to them because they don't know any better.
2006-12-15 05:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by InternetJunkie83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch what you get into, it might not be worth it. If he acted sexual in any way, I think you have to do something about it; he might rape the next woman. If it was just 'standard jerk-cop' it's best to let it go. If you try taking it over his head, he'll get you back and invite his friends, too. If you're scared, though, call someone in Police Relations and tell the story without giving the jerk's name, then take the advice of the Relations person. What this cop did was called harassment but you don't want to cause more upheaval unless it'll get him off the force without putting your name up in lights. I AM NOT A LAWYER
2006-12-15 05:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by Cacilia T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if they have a right to call you and ask you questions on the phone.
But I do know that if they suspect you of something, they do have a right to mislead you to get you to give them information that they will use against you.
I also know that you have a right not to answer any questions, and you shouldn't answer any of his questions since they will just be used against you.
So, just hang up on them - do not talk to them.
If they start bothering you in person (coming to your house etc), tell them to leave unless they have a search warrant, otherwise say nothing.
If it goes that far you should get a lawyer.
2006-12-16 18:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by accorn34 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope that you have recorded the phone conversations between the 2 of you. Yes you can bring charges against he officer. YOU do need to have proof he is harassing you and that he is telling you to do this or else. Go to his station and talk to his Chief. All of them answer to the police chief in the sub-division they work in.
2006-12-15 06:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should refuse to answer any questions over the phone. Tell them that if they want to question you, schedule a date and time and advise them that you will retain an attorney. This is within your legal rights. They should not harass or threaten you. Do not harass and threaten them. Simply refuse to answer questions without the advice of an attorney.
2006-12-15 05:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boy that is sneaky of him!!!! i would document in a log what he had said to the best of your recollection....Harassing over the phone is NOT ALLOWED...CALL THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND REPORT HIM...AND PLEASE TELL THE HEAD GUY TO CALL YOU BACK...You want to file a complaint>>> that is uncalled for...!!! really do it...or he will keep doing this to someone else...THE CASE WAS OVER...IT IS NONE OF HIS BUSINESS!!!YES, I BELIEVE YOU HAVE A CASE...IF YOU ACT ON IT SOON!!!
2006-12-15 05:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by sweet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean by 'get them'? I am sure if you explained to the police officers that you are not involved they will stop the harassment. If they don't...then maybe they aren't cops they're just pretending
2006-12-15 05:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Sara S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably ! they can do what they like these days, and if you complain the police will hound you!
2006-12-15 06:10:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell them to call your lawyer and contact his boss
2006-12-15 05:42:49 · answer #9 · answered by Chuck & Christy N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a lawyer
2006-12-15 05:33:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋