why would a cop tell me to talk with out my lawyer present

My advice is don't go speak to the detective without an attorney present with you. The only reason the police want to speak to you is because they don't have enough evidence yet to convict someone of a crime and they're hoping that by interrogating you, they will get you to confess.

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Should I talk to the police?

People talk to the police without an attorney because the want to, feel they have nothing to hide or they just don't know their rights. If you don't want to talk, then politely refuse to… it's just that simple. You don't have to go on a rampage of hate speak against the police, like one answerer has. You don't have to make an enemy of them.

What to do if a Detective wants to talk to you?

May 18, 2020 · Demand your lawyer be present before you answer any questions. A detective may want to talk to you for anything. Detectives may want to talk for any of the following reasons: Detectives want to talk to people for many different reasons including the following: 1. Figuring out if a crime occurred. 2. Establishing if a person(s) was involved in a crime. 3.

Do I need a lawyer for a police questioning?

Apr 16, 2013 · Answered on Apr 19th, 2013 at 1:19 PM My advice is don't go speak to the detective without an attorney present with you. The only reason the police want to speak to you is because they don't have enough evidence yet to convict someone of a crime and they're hoping that by interrogating you, they will get you to confess.

Do the police have the right to ask for answers?

Why do detectives want to talk to you?

Detectives may want to talk for any of the following reasons: Detectives want to talk to people for many different reasons including the following: 1. Figuring out if a crime occurred.

What happens if you don't talk to a detective?

If you do not talk to a detective who wants to talk then you are missing an opportunity to put yourself in a better position during a criminal investigation. You may also be making the best decision by not talking because you may incriminate yourself if you talk.

What is a detective?

Detectives are police officers who are assigned to cases that need more investigation than simply observing a criminal or traffic offense. They can arrest you, issue a warrant for your arrest, and interrogate you once they arrest you.

What is a police detective?

Police Detectives are police officers who investigate crimes that require more than observation of the crime. In Columbus Ohio detectives investigate almost exclusively felony criminal allegations. If a detective is investigating it is normally a serious allegation and you should consult with a criminal defense attorney before you talk.

Can a detective talk to a person without an attorney?

Detectives do not wait for people to get a defense attorney before they begin investigations, so it is normal for a person to be contacted by a detective wanting to talk. You should not talk to a police detective without an attorney present.

Can a detective issue a warrant without a statement?

They may simply continue their investigation without your statement. A Detective Can Issue a Warrant if You Will Not Talk to Them (or if you do talk to them). Detectives only need probable cause that a crime occurred to issue a warrant to arrest or take you into custody immediately.

Why do police want to speak to you?

The only reason the police want to speak to you is because they don't have enough evidence yet to convict someone of a crime and they're hoping that by interrogating you, they will get you to confess. Call the local law school legal clinics or the public defender's office and see if you can find someone to represent you for free or at a low cost.

Should I speak to the police without an attorney?

If you are being accused of a crime, you should not speak to the police without an attorney present. The best advise I can give you is to find a way to hire an attorney, even if you have to borrow the money.

Do not speak to police?

Do NOT speak to the police, state you are going to remain silent until your have an attorney. Also , if you have any ability at all, hire your own counsel.