2007-05-05 14:33:54 · 15 answers · asked by sokrates 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. Not ever. If you are arrested, _always_ wait for a lawyer. This is a constitutional right, and the police may not infringe upon it, nor may you be subject to any sanctions by insisting upon it.
2007-05-05 14:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan D 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer. If you have access to a lawyer you should seek their advice in all matters regarding your interaction with the police or courts. You will not be provided with a lawyer by the state till you have been arrested and charged.
So if you have a lawyer and you haven't been charged you should probably get your moneys worth by asking them these questions. If you don't have a lawyer then you haven't been charged yet which means the state may not be sure you did anything.
If you simply know your guilty and feel strongly that you should pay your debt to society as soon as possible then confession might hurry things along.
2007-05-05 14:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isn't any requirement to recommend you of your rights (Miranda) once you're arrested. even if you're in custody (no longer loose to leave) and also you confess to the crime, that confession is thoroughly admissable in court docket. the in hassle-free words time that it would not be admissable is in case you've been no longer recommended of your rights and also you've been interrogated about the crime for that you've been detained. in case you confessed without the officer asking questions with regard to the crime then the confession is valid (even if you've been study your rights). human beings watch television and imagine that the police are required to study Miranda merely by arresting someone. this isn't real! it really is truly quite effective yet no longer required. Police are in hassle-free words required to study you your rights in the experience that they'll question you about the crime for that you've been arrested and also you're in custody. Spontaneous statements without police questioning should be utilized antagonistic to you. Police may also ask questions with regards to identity without your rights being study.
2016-11-25 21:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by wesby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never talk or confess anything to the police, investigator etc. Always invoke your 5th Amendment rights not to speak with them without the presence of an attorney.
Never ever consent to a search of any kind to your car, house. If you give consent you waive all your rights and anything, they find can and will be used against you.
2007-05-05 14:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by bigdog773 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut up---and lawyer up. It's like The Rangers Command when it comes to what' for your own good. The police are no longer your friends at that point. Neither is your lawyer, more than likely, but he at least has reason to see you prosper as well as you can.
2007-05-05 14:41:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, Never ever talk to the police. Keep your mouth shut. No matter what kind of deal they tell you that they will give you it is a lie. Don't argue, don't be rude just say no sir and go to jail until you can call your lawyer.
2007-05-05 14:42:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No! No! No! Tell the police this: "I have a lawyer. I want to talk to him. Stops asking questions. Can I use the phone?"
2007-05-05 14:43:24 · answer #7 · answered by bullwinkle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell to the no.
I don't care if they got video tape of you doing it, DNA evidence, 3 witnesses, and your wallet found with ID in it at the scene, you don't say a word without a lawyer.
Especially if you really are innocent! Not a word.
2007-05-05 14:42:23 · answer #8 · answered by Chance20_m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The instant you say "I wish to speak to a lawyer" they have to stop questioning you and find you a lawyer if you don't have one.
2007-05-05 14:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No! My criminal justice teacher used to be the head prosecutor for my county and he said the number 1 stupid thing people do is waiver their right to silence. So don't say a word. Remember they have to prove it!!!
2007-05-05 14:39:32 · answer #10 · answered by johnswift_hwm 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋