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Fri Mar-02-07 08:03 PM
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Help! If an investigator from a District Attorney's Office comes to your door |
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to ask you questions about someone possibly being involved in a crime, do you have to speak to them??
I had two men come to the door to ask me questions. They played the tough guy with me. I didn't tell them anything other that I asked if I was in some kind of trouble. They said "no but if you were we'd be hauling you off for the weekend." I asked them if I needed an attorney and they said "no".
Can someone help me out here??
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:04 PM
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:11 PM
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13. I see no reason for him to lawyer up if he is a witness. If he did something |
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Edited on Fri Mar-02-07 08:14 PM by redacted
wrong -- thast another story.
Most people know if they've committed a crime. So I suspect our OP is a potential witness of some sort.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:04 PM
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2. What did they wanna know? |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:06 PM
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4. They wanted to ask questions about someone we know. |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:09 PM
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10. So did you wonder about your answers? |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:11 PM
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12. I didn't say anything. They actually asked to speak to my husband. nt |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:16 PM
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18. Oh. So no one actually spoke to them, but you do know who they |
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Edited on Fri Mar-02-07 08:17 PM by lonestarnot
want to speak to you about. I suggest to speak to them, unless you could incriminate yourselves with some involvement, then best to get a lawyer and that's no legal advise mind you, as I'm no lawyer, just a wise ass.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:07 PM
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8. Determine whether you are being approached |
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as a suspect or as a witness. Remember you ALWAYS have the right to remain silent and ask for a lawyer. Questioning is supposed to stop immediately when you do. Remember also they are allowed to lie or exaggerate about evidence in order to extract a confession--if you are being approached as a suspect, regardless of your innocence or guilt, do not say anything and inform them you want to talk to an attorney.
Since you are not under arrest they do not have to read Miranda rights either. I would suggest calling an attorney now and will perhaps lead you in the right direction. They can probably contact the DA to see what it's all about.
Good luck.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:12 PM
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14. Perhaps that is why they came on a Friday at 5PM |
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We couldn't reach our attorney.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:13 PM
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17. They usually come at an "inopportune" time |
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Because that's a time you're likely to be in home. Usually it is in the early morning or late evening hours.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:05 PM
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3. Did you ID them and get their badge numbers? |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:06 PM
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6. They both gave me cards and showed me a badge. |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:06 PM
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5. Get a lawyer. Worth it every time in a criminal matter. |
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You can end up on the wrong side of a situation in a heartbeat, facts be damned. And your rights mean NOTHING unless they think you have a lawyer watching your back.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:07 PM
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7. Look them straight in the eye, and say |
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"The chicken was tasty, and the qumquats were rotten"..then wink at them :)
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:09 PM
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9. Seems odd. I know DA's and DA investigators. They are good folks usually. |
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They would not threaten you.
Did you get id/badge numbers (here they are deputized) I'd call the office and confirm who they are. IF they are who they say they are -- it wouldn't hurt to honestly answer their questions. It may exhonerate someone.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:10 PM
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11. Isn't it assumed that one always does that? |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:13 PM
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15. You would think so but some people don't think that about it. Having |
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guys in badges show up unannounced at your door can be stressful for any number of reasons. Not everyone thinks clearly under stress.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:17 PM
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Stress wierds people out sometimes.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:13 PM
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16. remember it's a felony to lie to a federal officer |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:22 PM
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20. Only some states have an equivalent state law like that |
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:22 PM
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21. Unless You Know Fully The Situation And Are Willing To Cooperate, Do Not Talk To Them. |
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Always say you will not talk to them without the advice of an attorney. If you choose to talk, DON'T EVER LIE TO THEM. If you do, you very well could be arrested for obstruction.
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Fri Mar-02-07 08:39 PM
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22. Always remember Miranda |
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"anything you say can be used aganist you" GET,, I repeat GET,, an Attorney
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