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> Cant repeat it often enough, just never talk to cops. No smalltalk no nothing. What if you actually did do it, though? Wouldn't it be in the best interest of

by umvi 8y ago

> Cant repeat it often enough, just never talk to cops. No smalltalk no nothing. What if you actually did do it, though? Wouldn't it be in the best interest of society if you did talk to the cops/confess? Otherwise you are just making everyone waste a bunch of time and money doing a dog and pony show that might result in an innocent person being punished for your crimes.

cf141q5325 8y ago
You shouldn't need to be asking yourself that as you shouldn't be going around committing crimes? But even then, talk to an attorney if you want to confess something and he will tell you how to do that. I dont know the situation in the US, but I would assume it would also involve the prosecutor instead of the police.
- umvi 8y ago
  > You shouldn't need to be asking yourself that as you shouldn't be going around committing crimes? Some people feel guilty after committing crimes and turn themselves in. I'm asking on behalf of those types. Why is it a bad idea for them to just show up at the police department and confess?
  - Quekid5 8y ago
    Well, an obvious problem with it is that they may (will, probably) inadvertently confess to many many more crimes than they realize. A lawyer can help for "negotiating" a fair sentence. (The police & prosecutors will try to pin as much as possible on you. It's all about those numbers.)
  - jstarfish 8y ago
    You lose any negotiating power. You may feel guilty, but not enough to commit seppuku. So you can at least request your mortal body not be placed in the local hellhole prison, get a more reasonable sentence, etc. This is done by having a lawyer negotiating on your behalf.
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stronglikedan 8y ago
If you did it, you should especially never talk to the cops. However, you should always tell your lawyer the truth, so they can help you in the most efficient way possible. E.g., convince you to plea instead of wasting money on a jury trial.

by umvi 8y ago

cf141q5325 8y ago

You shouldn't need to be asking yourself that as you shouldn't be going around committing crimes? But even then, talk to an attorney if you want to confess something and he will tell you how to do that. I dont know the situation in the US, but I would assume it would also involve the prosecutor instead of the police.

umvi 8y ago
> You shouldn't need to be asking yourself that as you shouldn't be going around committing crimes? Some people feel guilty after committing crimes and turn themselves in. I'm asking on behalf of those types. Why is it a bad idea for them to just show up at the police department and confess?
- Quekid5 8y ago
  Well, an obvious problem with it is that they may (will, probably) inadvertently confess to many many more crimes than they realize. A lawyer can help for "negotiating" a fair sentence. (The police & prosecutors will try to pin as much as possible on you. It's all about those numbers.)
- jstarfish 8y ago
  You lose any negotiating power. You may feel guilty, but not enough to commit seppuku. So you can at least request your mortal body not be placed in the local hellhole prison, get a more reasonable sentence, etc. This is done by having a lawyer negotiating on your behalf.

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stronglikedan 8y ago

If you did it, you should especially never talk to the cops. However, you should always tell your lawyer the truth, so they can help you in the most efficient way possible. E.g., convince you to plea instead of wasting money on a jury trial.