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Should I take a lie detector test even though I have never been charged with a criminal offense but am under a criminal investigation?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Never take a lie detector test, unless it is arranged by your attorney.
Answered on May 04th, 2015 at 7:15 AM
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Cynthia Henley
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You should hire a lawyer IMMEDIATELY. You should not be talking to cops at all. You should not do one more thing in your situation until you have a lawyer representing you.
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 11:07 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
No! Lie detectors are not reliable and cannot be used in court. If you take one and it does not show guilt, they will just tell you that the results were inconclusive. Retain an attorney immediately. Do NOT make any statements without the attorney present.
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 10:37 AM
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No. Hire a lawyer. Do not talk to cops.
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 10:35 AM
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You should sit down with an attorney before making that decision. Lie detectors tests are often used to convince a person to make a statement or confession in a case with the suggestion that the test showed they lied. This may be a lie by the officer or it may be a faulty test. Either way, the statement is admissible. Lie detectors are inherently unreliable.
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 10:31 AM
James Edward Smith
A lie detector test can clear you if you pass and has no consequence if you don't pass.
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 10:31 AM
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Law Office of John G. Galasso
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I never tell anyone to submitt to a lie detector test; They are not admissible in court; If the police have enough evidence of a crime, they will charge you; Sounds like they are on a fishing expedition
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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Chambers Law Firm, P.C.
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No, you should not.
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 10:28 AM
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used against you later.
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 5:35 AM
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Jefferson and Biggs
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No, in fact you should not talk with the police at all until you have retained a lawyer.
Answered on May 01st, 2015 at 5:30 AM