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Can a New Hampshire cop come to Mass to question family members about an incident that occured in N.H without a Mass cop present?
Asked on Oct 31st, 2013 on Criminal Law - Massachusetts
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My brother crahed his car in N.H. and fled the scene. About a week later a NH cop showed up at my house to question my parents. I thought that if an out of state cop came to do questioning he would need to be accompanied by a representative from my parents town's police department.
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The answer is YES. The advice is, you should speak to a Massachusetts attorney ASAP to protect your rights. An investigation does not stop at state or local borders. Most often out of jurisdiction police will enlist the assistance of the local police for a number of logistics reasons, but it is not necessary. Our office is a very experienced criminal law group. Call to discuss this matter further.
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Answered on Nov 04th, 2013 at 5:47 AM
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That is a state law quesiton. Ask a local lawyer. My opinion would be he cna come and question you but not arrest you or search you or your premises.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2013 at 5:52 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900