10 reasons not to talk to police

[JLouv]

I ran across this article and found it somewhat interesting.

What do y'all think?

http://www.kirkpiccione.com/10-reasons-not-talk-police/

 

[sigfan556]

here is one don't commit a crime and then you don't have to talk to police!

 

[JLouv]

Good point, but it also applies to castle doctrine/stand your ground.

I think there's a trial currently underway in Florida maybe that might fit the purpose of that article.

 

[JBP55]

I have not read the entire article but the first two sentences are incorrect.
They may be talking to you when you are not a suspect but you may have knowledge they need.
Many people are detained and not arrested.


REASON #1: Talking to the police CANNOT help you.

If the police are talking to you, it’s because they suspect you have committed a crime. If they have detained you, it’s because they already have enough evidence to arrest you and they want to see if you will admit it and thus, give them an even stronger case against yo
- See more at: http://www.kirkpiccione.com/10-reasons-not-talk-police/#sthash.LPvK1aIL.dpuf

 

[oscar615]

Since lat weeks SCOTUS decision, remaining silent can now be used in court against you. Along with speaking.as it has always been.

 

[JR1572]

I ran across this article and found it somewhat interesting.

What do y'all think?

http://www.kirkpiccione.com/10-reasons-not-talk-police/

It's fitting that a criminal defense lawyer would have this posted on his website.

JR1572

 

[freedive10]

To sum it up for those who STILL don't understand.
1. Be Polite- This does NOT mean volunteer information or become a story teller.
2. Educate yourself through legal counsel or Westlaw/LEXIS case law (NOT THE INTERNET FORUMS) before being put in a situation. (Preparation and situational awareness will save you time, money, and headaches)
3. And for the sake of you and your family, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT! ZIP-IT! Cierre la boca! Ferme ta bouche!

If a person is being detained, there is nothing they can do or say to the arresting officer to get themselves out of it so just be polite and quiet b/ everything said may be recorded.

If a person is indeed guilty, then they were stupid enough to put themselves in that situation and hopefully too stupid to understand these simple rules.

 

[Hitman]

....sigh...man this stuff is getting.....ah....nevermind....

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[Kraut]

I've seen plenty of people talk their way out of arrest. There are two sides to every conflict, and if you let the other side do all the talking, and say nothing to point out the fallacies of the other side's tale, or details that point to your innocence, then you are letting someone else send you to jail. Police do not have some magical ability to see back in time, but they do have the capability to weigh the facts and evidence presented to them. If you present none for your own version, they're only left with one option to choose from.

 

[freedive10]

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[N4sir]

Yes BUT, if you don't answer certain questions can't they say you are obstructing justice or an accessory to a crime?

 

[freedive10]

If they try to charge you with that, your best bet is legal counsel! If you're not sure and stay quiet, counsel will make your case for you. Should you decide to sink your own ship and make it that much harder for the counsel you STILL had to hire, then it's your right. Look at it from an attorney's point of view. Don't you think it's easier to make a case in court when your client has not unwittingly incriminated himself/herself? Or would you rather be blindsided by a simple innocent comment that was made and incriminated your client.

 

[freedive10]

I've seen plenty of people talk their way out of arrest. There are two sides to every conflict, and if you let the other side do all the talking, and say nothing to point out the fallacies of the other side's tale, or details that point to your innocence, then you are letting someone else send you to jail. Police do not have some magical ability to see back in time, but they do have the capability to weigh the facts and evidence presented to them. If you present none for your own version, they're only left with one option to choose from.

Are we talking about simple disturbance of he said, she said? If so, and you know your innocent I see no reason why not to give your name and side of the story as long as its short and to the point. I'm sure if you keep your cool and seem educated, police would appreciate it and send both parties on their way.

If its a serious matter, I myself will keep my mouth shut!

 

[Emperor]

....sigh...man this stuff is getting.....ah....nevermind....

Dizzying isn't it? Man, I am going to need ME a "GoPro" if this **** keeps up.

 

[Bayoupiper]

This thread went from 0 to derp in record time!







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[JR1572]

This thread went from 0 to derp in record time!







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The derp is getting stronger by the day...

JR1572

 

[Emperor]

This thread went from 0 to derp in record time!
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Ha! I hear you! Now cops are fighting with cops!

 

[doc ace]

The derp is getting stronger by the day...

JR1572

 

[ShuterDon]

ALWAYS have a lawyer present when talking to the police about an incident that involves you.

NEVER speak with the police without a lawyer present about an incident that involves you.

Stay apologetically silent and explain that you feel more comfortable having a lawyer present in a stressful situation such as this so that you can clearly understand the questions and give accurate answers.

You cannot be denied legal representation, either pre-arrest or post-arrest.

 

[Devilneck]

here is one don't commit a crime and then you don't have to talk to police!

Easy to say that, but it's bullsheist. You can defend yourself perfectly legally, and still end up on trial for your life. Look at the news now.