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It's not so much lousy memories, it's that law enforcement are compelled to give evidence against you (as Miranda and various worldwide cautions spell out) but
by mootothemax 16y ago
It's not so much lousy memories, it's that law enforcement are compelled to give evidence against you (as Miranda and various worldwide cautions spell out) but they do not legally have to say anything that proves your innocence.
At least that's the bit that convinces me there's no good to be had in talking to law enforcement.
- CWuestefeld 16y agoI'm not sure about the rules for the cop himself. However, the prosecution, meaning the DA and his office, are required to disclose to you and your attorney anything that would support your innocence (known as exculpatory evidence). I'm not a lawyer, so it's not clear to me how this interacts with the cop's role. As a witness, I guess he wouldn't have to offer anything. But as the guy who arrests you, I'd think that he's part of the "prosecution team", and thus would be covered by the rules of exculpatory evidence. Anybody know more than my supposition?
- wnoise 16y agoIn theory they do. In practice, there's no consequence if they don't, and it might gain them more convictions.