the police suspect me of doing doing a minor crime that happened a month ago and claim that they have a witness. they called my house asking me to come in for questioning but i do not wish to go in. the police say that i am not having any charges filed against me and only want me come in for a couple of questions. if i am only a suspect, am i obligated by law to go in for questioning? thanks. (btw i do not have the time or money to find a lawyer)
2007-01-31 12:33:08 · 15 answers · asked by dopeboy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no your not or they wouldn't be asking. They don't ask for anything they don't have to..believe you me. If your innocent and its a minor crime I would suggest you go.
2007-01-31 12:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by Another۞Human 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Under no circumstance should you talk to the police until such time as they Charge you with a crime. At that point, only answer questions in the presence of your lawyer. if you can't afford a lawyer, then you can ask for a state appointed one. Even in the presence of your lawyer, you can refuse to answer questions by pleading the fifth amendment. In any event, only answer questions when your lawyer gives you approval. Good Luck!
2007-01-31 12:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Trail Hiker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did not commit the crime then I do not see why you would not want to enjoy a coffee and donut courtesy of the local constabulary. If, however you are guilty, then your reluctance is understandable.
By not agreeing to willingly go to the cop shop, the police may just get enough evidence to seek an arrest warrant, come to your house and lead you away in handcuffs to the amusement of your neighbors. If I were you, I'd go with a bit of dignity and clear the matter up and alleviate any suspicion.
2007-01-31 14:02:58 · answer #3 · answered by Hoosyadaddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first question is to ask yourself if you did the crime or not.
Once you realise that you did the crime it is your best bet to go in but only answer questions that you know will not get you in trouble. If you did a minor crime that will not result in jail time and probably a small fine it is worth it to just get it out of the way and not worry about it.
2007-01-31 13:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by hitman K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't do it & you are free to go anytime, then go & get it over with. One thing I suggest. They may ask you take a polygraph to get the DA off your back. Don't do it. I did once. I was asked questions that did not address the charge & were not about anything illegal, very stressing questions. The report came back inconclusive, & I was too agitated to take it again. A polygraph cannot be used in court either against you or in your behalf. They are also unreliable - up to a 20% error rate, depending on which study you look at.
2007-01-31 12:43:49 · answer #5 · answered by bob h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume by the fact that you did not deny doing this crime that you are guilty.
Go to the police station voluntarily (this shows the court good faith on your part), say NOTHING and insist on having an appointed attorney present before you answer any questions at all.
If they do in fact have a witness, they will arrest you eventually. Or they could be bluffing.
2007-01-31 12:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think of this is pathetic. a three year previous has no theory of crime. Neither rather for that be counted does a 6 year previous. it's going to be dealt with gently with the college and fogeys and in keeping with risk a visit to the police station to attempt on uniforms, a holiday in a police motor vehicle, a risk to play on the siren and somewhat communicate approximately "accountability and community" (obv tailored to each and each baby's age)
2016-09-28 06:23:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you are not to go down to the police for a couple of questions. Why they are asking you down is they want you to incriminate yourself-say something that makes it sound like you did it. You aren't even a suspect, you are a person of interest, so you don't have to go if you don't want to. They may press you, but hold tight to the No, I won't go stance.
2007-01-31 12:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tricky question!!
If you don't go, it will make you look guilty.
If you go and they might make you trip over your words, then you might be arrested.
I would not go until I had a lawyer. The lawyer will keep them from violating your rights.
and the part about innocent people not being afraid of the law is bullshit.
The police always pen a case on the wrong person to close the case.
2007-01-31 12:41:21 · answer #9 · answered by evil_twin 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well if you didnt do the crime you should be fine. By saying they have a witness they can possibly get a confession out of you even if they are just lying about actualyl having a witness. So ah yeah good luck with that.
2007-01-31 12:38:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋