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I live in Michigan, I recieved a call from a cop who said he had evidence of me selling pot. I said I hadn't done that in a couple of months. He told me he had my license plate number but wanted to know where i lived, which I did not tell. He now wants me to come in for an interview. Should I come in. What should I do? Am I in trouble?
That was your first mistake. Never admit to anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by KDUBYA
Call him back and verify, he is a policeman. Sounds odd, to me.
If he was a real cop, he would have your address, from your license plates! imo :rasta: pr
You don't have to do anything. Talking to cops never helps you. If you are freaking out then consult with a lawyer even if you have to pay for an hour of their time. If the cop really had evidence you'd be under arrest. The cop is trying to trip you up. Don't fall for it.
cops dont generally call to tell you they are investigating you, it kinda kills the mood. a real cop wouldnt have to ask you for anything they would already know everything they needed to know. it sounds like you have one of "those" neighbors or some windmill tilting crusader. i would however recommend you go out of your way to keep your nose clean for a while just to be safe.
Do not admit to that, you volunteer that information you automatically waive your right.Quote:
Originally Posted by KDUBYA
An interview? It doesn't sound like he has anything to actually charge you with. If he did, he'd arrest you with or without prior warning. He is merely fishing for information that you have (already) divulged. He can act upon that alone. No, you shouldn't go in if you don't want to and are not in any way obligated. Are you in trouble? Doubtful. Any time you are unsure about this if you get another call like this is to ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by KDUBYA
Ask why.
Ask if you are under arrest, or are being charged with anything. If not, then you are under no obligation to stay, and in either case, are not obligated to answer their questions and it is advised you do not.
First off, don't lie! Second, don't talk! Third, be respectful! Fourth, confirm he/she is a cop if you give a rat's ass. An attorney won't want to act until you are sporting nickel bracelets. Do yourself a favor and keep a clean slate for an attorney to work with. If you do sale, stop, obviously you already screwed up.
Get a regular job, you do work don't you?
For those that never have had a cop call, I think it is a lazy tactic. Somebody probably complained and they don't want to invest much in it. More for the appeasement of others. BUT spontaneous admission of guilt, best evidence ever.
I know this post comes late, but others can learn from the mistake.
Simply put, learn legal rights and have respect for your community.
"Simply put, learn legal rights". There is a great video on youtube by a law school professor (attorney) who's teaching his 3rd year class on "why" no one should ever voluntarily give up their 5th amendment rights and as an attorney why you should never allow a client to give up their rights. This is followed by a 30 minute presentation by one of the class members who happens to be a Lieutenant and Chief of Detectives of the metro police department. As good as the professor is the presentation of the the tricks of the trade by the police Lt is very eye opening. Remember if you're in the police station being questioned the police don't care how long it takes cause they get paid overtime to hassle you!
No. Once you evoke your right to consul, they cannot speak to you anymore without representation present or otherwise accounted for.Quote:
Originally Posted by FreddieFreeloader
Theory vs reality... Every time I speak with cops, they still fish. They wanna make sure you really want to exercise your legal rights.Quote:
Originally Posted by IgotQuestions
If a cop can do anything to you , they will not ask for your permission . If they call you on the phone , you can bet your being reordered . You need to think of what you misunderstood him to say , as to why you said you haven't done that in a couple months . Don't admit to anything keep your house clean , but if they could come in with a warrant , they wouldn't 't of called .
Not theory. Legality.
Cops are indeed trained to fish for information, that is part of their job. But if you evoke your right to either keep your mouth shut, or state you want a lawyer, during questioning... they cannot continue. If you aren't a suspect or person of interest in anything, they may just be asking for completeness on their end such as a witness.
You just need to know when and what, if anything, you provide and know when to keep your mouth shut. Because once you waive your right, you cannot just pull that card whenever you want in some cases.