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Can I stop detectives to interview me?

Asked on Feb 23rd, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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I set up a meeting with him but I'm going to cancel it. If I tell him don't contact me, will he stop? He won't even tell me what I did over the phone. Can I just say please don't contact me? Do I need to get an attorney right now or if they get a warrant for my arrest?
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You need an attorney. Tell the law enforcement officer that if he wants to interview you to contact your attorney to make an appointment for both of you to be at the interview.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 6:46 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA at Francis John Cowhig
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If you are being investigated, you should never speak to the police or anyone else without your attorney present. I suggest that you hire an attorney now to act as a medium between you and the detective. You can also tell the detective that you do not wish to speak to him.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2013 at 6:18 AM

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Tell them you have been advised to invoke your right to counsel and your right to remain silent. Do not give any statement.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 8:01 PM

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Wrongful Termination Attorney serving Huntington Beach, CA at Nelson & Lawless
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No attorney is going to give actual legal advice to anyone except a client. However, a little free hint: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. Police contacting you indicates they are investigating a crime, not making a friendly social call. You can tell them to contact your attorney, if you have one. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 7:26 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Beverly Hills, CA at William S. Kroger Jr.
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Anytime a detective wants to talk to you, you need an attorney present. Do not talk to him without an attorney.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2013 at 1:37 PM

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