What to do if a police report accuses me of taking possessions from former roommates and now a police officer has asked me in for questioning?

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What to do if a police report accuses me of taking possessions from former roommates and now a police officer has asked me in for questioning?

So far I have not done this. He is threatening me with a warrant if I do not agree. How am I required to act in this position? What advice can you give? I am an innocent person.

Asked on August 27, 2014 under Criminal Law, Iowa

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

Retain a criminal defense attorney and follow his/her advice. Do not speak to anyone or give any statements to anyone without your attorney's advice and counsel--and remember: you have an absolute right to not speak with anyone, which is the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination. However, the fact that you do not have to speak does not mean you cannot be prosecuted, if the authorities believe there is enough other evidence, including the testimony of other people (such as the former roommates), and so you need to address this head-on, with an attorney's help, and not just be silent and hope it goes away.


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