2007-07-31 16:32:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You are protected by law from answering any and all questions from any law enforcement officer, however, if you do answer any question and it turns out to be a lie, then you will go to jail for lying to a police officer. It is considered obstruction of justice. But it is perfectly legal for an officer to lie to you about anything in order to obtain information. Why do you think so many people have been falsley accused when they were coerced into a false statement. Our justice system is the best in the world but it is far from perfect. One of the lies a cop will tell you is if you refuse to answer a question he might say that he can arrest you for failing to obey an order, which under certain conditions he can, but if you request the presence of your lawyer he has to stop all questioning and provide you access to legal counsel.
2007-07-31 18:00:55 · answer #1 · answered by rollmanjmg 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Police love that people think that-The answer is NO. There are so many ways they can "bolt you up" it's ridiculous. Keep thinkin' that and you'll wonder why your locked up. Quit doin' illegal **** and your worries will be nothing. Your playing with fire and you will get caught. Plainclothes field investigators will put you away, after lying to your face. In some cases they will do drugs right in front of you, then lock yo *** up..........keep playin'!!!! Sometimes the person who gets you caught is just an informant (and not working as a police officer, but for them), the cops will let this person do their thing (drugs etc.) in exchange for information.
2016-05-19 03:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only question you will need to answer is your name and DOB or if you don't wanna talk at all just give the cops your ID. but to make things easier just answer the questions and stop being so anti police. they are out there to protect and serve you. believe it or not they are the good guys out there.
2007-07-31 23:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by Chad S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to answer any questions that might incriminate you in any way. But if the cop asks questions about a crime committed completely by somebody else that you have knowledge of and you refuse to answer, you could be charged with Obstruction of Justice.
2007-07-31 22:29:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Looks like you have some good answers!, But I can add that if the officer has x years of experience and he/she is conducting a legal investigation he/she will know when they can arrest you for Resist/obstruct/& delay. So make sure the question you refuse to answer is worth it!
2007-08-01 00:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by defendant 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do have to answer questions in regards to your identity. The 5th amendment of the constitution says that you have a right not to incriminate yourself and this right also extends to your spouse if you have one, you can not be forced to testify against your spouse. The Miranda Rights say you have the right to remain silent.
Non-cooperation with the police may lead to suspicions and you can actually be arrested and held for up to 72 hours on a charge of "Suspicion of...." (what ever they suspect you of).
2007-07-31 16:44:02 · answer #6 · answered by Doctor ~W. 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the question and the circumstances. If you are a suspect and they are asking you about an offense that you are accused of, you have a right to remain silent.....yada, yada.
Otherwise, if he is asking you what you know about a crime committed by someone else, by withholding that information you are helping the real criminal get away with it.
Why would you want to do that?
2007-07-31 16:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
By law, you can refuse to answere any and all questions asked by police officers.
2007-07-31 16:36:47 · answer #8 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
You MUST by law give your correct name and address.
You are not required to answer any other questions. If you are just being questioned though and don't answer that can be used as grounds to arrest you for obstruction.
Then you'll be cuffed, mirandized and then your formal Constitutional right are in force, then you can refuse any question (beyond your ID) that you please.
2007-07-31 16:50:42 · answer #9 · answered by Atavacron 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, you do not legally have to say anything. You can request that all questioning be withheld until you are in the presence of a lawyer.
2007-07-31 16:40:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋