Can a dectective threaten you by saying he is going to go to the county grand jury, and get you indicted if you deny the charges that are brought against you on a crime you know that you did not commit? because i am currently going through this process right now and i see my lawyer at 2pm tday and want to know if they are allowed to do that or not.
2007-10-12 02:36:42 · 6 answers · asked by Michael W 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Oh yeah, they can certainly use duress ... however, you can refuse to talk to them without a lawyer.
2007-10-12 02:43:34 · answer #1 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Detectives have a number of ways to get a suspect to admit to committing a crime through interrogation. If what you say is true, and that you are being accused of committing a crime when you are actually innocent, then invoke your rights. If you waive your rights, (usually requires your signature on a rights waiver form) then the detective can fire away. On the other hand, if you invoke your rights and refuse to answer any questions, then the detective can no longer ask you any kind of incriminating questions. When you hear the words "you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can be used against you in a court of law", it's true. You do not have to answer any questions and you can have an attorney present. If you really are innocent, then good luck to you. If you committed a crime and you know it, then justice will prevail, one way or another.
2007-10-16 09:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by Bulldog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can they ? It's one of their best things...in the example you cited, to paraphrase Frank Lloyd Wright..''it ain't bragging if you can do it.'' This action by the detective is the next logical step in his process : ascertain the validity of all available evidence, and, if warranted, forward his recommendations to the Prosecutor. The Prosecutor will then decide on convening a Grand Jury.
2007-10-12 12:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Refuse to talk to them without your attorney present. That is your legal right. If you didn't commit the crime, let them bring charges against you. If they don't have the evidence they will never get a conviction.
2007-10-12 09:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The police can do almost anything, except physical torture.
You should politely say your attorney will not allow you to answer any questions, and don't say anything without your attorney present.
2007-10-12 09:40:53 · answer #5 · answered by lestermount 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Detectives can lie, yes. Trust your attorney.
2007-10-12 09:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by .. .this can't be good 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋