QUESTION
Can a cop tell me that I can’t talk to my spouse?
Asked on Aug 05th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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A cop stopped by and asked me a few things about my husband as he was a witness to a crime and wanted to get a hold of him. When I told I would ask him when he called me tonight he told me that if I told my spouse that he came by he would put me in jail. There has been no family violence and there is not a no contact order or anything of that sort.
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No, an officer does not have the ability to prevent you from talking to anyone about what he told you or a crime he is investigating. It?s unclear what the officer would ?put you in jail for? and even odder that he is threatening that action against you. Typically, when an officer stops by he wants to talk to someone and wants that person to know that the officer wants to talk to him. On another issue- your husband is being investigated for a crime, criminal conduct, even if he is 100% innocent, he needs an attorney. He should not call the officer and/or make any statements to any officer. There are several times when a simply explanation leads to criminal charges. Have him consult with an attorney immediately.
Answered on Aug 07th, 2014 at 2:41 AM
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Cops can ask you to do things, but without a court order they cannot prevent you from talking with your husband. You do not have to talk to the police either.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2014 at 2:28 PM