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I was watching "First 48 Hours" (show following real detectives) and when a suspect came in with a lawyer one time, the cops said on camera that this is a huge
by powertower 15y ago
I was watching "First 48 Hours" (show following real detectives) and when a suspect came in with a lawyer one time, the cops said on camera that this is a huge red flag for them. I'm assuming a red flag would mean they now think you're good for the crime and they should start connecting the dots right to you.
- noodle 15y agosurprisingly enough, it takes more than "coming into the station with a lawyer" to prove guilt.
- matwood 15y agoOf course the cops on a TV show are going to say that. They know that many cases hinge on what a defendant says to them prior to getting a lawyer, and often that the defendant is his/her own worst witness. If no one spoke to the police without a lawyer present it makes the cops job much harder (as it should be) and prevents them from tricking people into self incrimination and/or flat out lying. Consider this. Many police interviews are still not video taped. If you and a cop have a discussion by yourselves and what was said comes into question who will the prosecutor, judge and jury believe? That reason alone means you always want a 3rd party present. If you are innocent and don't speak to he police without a lawyer then fine, let them try to connect the dots.
- danssig 15y agoIt's just propaganda. Their job is easier when they can manipulate people into incriminating themselves. Of course they want to scare people out of coming with a lawyer. Just always remember: with a lawyer you can get away scott free even if you did murder someone.