And if they don't can they use that witnesses statement to prosecute or convict them?
2006-12-23 11:35:23 · 10 answers · asked by crystal32464 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
But can the statement they made before they were actually arrested be used to convict them?
2006-12-23 11:44:54 · update #1
I am a formal police officer,
a witness is never told any rights, since as a witness they don't have any.
if they are questioning a witness and that witness becomes a suspect, then at that point they have to tell them thier rights if they continue to question.
If a witness tells them something that makes them get arrested, yes normally it can be used, but thier attorney would of course try to get it thrown out, and it goes to a judge to decide.
But only a person who is a suspect or who is in custody has to be told thier rights.
2006-12-23 15:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless a person is being arrested, no rights are read to them. You can refuse to answer, but then you CAN be arrested for interfering with a police investigation.
2006-12-23 12:07:58 · answer #2 · answered by neo_maxi_zoon_dweeby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No but if someone misleads or give a false witness they can get prosecuted. After they are found out and charged then they will get their rights read to them...
2006-12-23 11:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if they place them under arrest. Never tell the police anything they will use it against you. You know as well as I do they are corrupt and a bunch of liars. They commit as many crimes as anybody else and get away with it.
2006-12-23 11:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you volunteer information to the police, it can be used in a court of law. If you refuse to speak with them, and they arrest you, you must first be cautioned.
You can refuse to speak with them and request the presence of a lawyer at any interview.
2006-12-23 12:52:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are not required to read them their right until the time of their arrest. Suspects are not read their rights.
2006-12-23 11:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by RUDOLPH M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I you are being questioned as a witness they do not have to
tell your rights. And it can be used as evidence.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and have a nice day.
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2006-12-23 11:47:42 · answer #7 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no they don't have to tell them any rights. only if someone is in custody and being interrogated is when the police have to tell someone their rights
2006-12-23 12:06:07 · answer #8 · answered by Katie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know this one from experience they are required to advise you of your rights before doing the interrigation...fmplane out
2006-12-23 11:47:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not if they aren't suspects.
2006-12-23 11:37:56 · answer #10 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋