How long will police wait if they plan to chargeyou with a crime?

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How long will police wait if they plan to chargeyou with a crime?

My boyfriend is being charged with 2 felonies and 3 misdemeanors all involving drugs. I work at a hospital and have medical licenses at stake. When his house was raided, I was there and became involved. I spent the first 2 weeks denying any knowledge but since they took my phone and computer, they knew otherwise. Finally, they told me that “cooperation was the best chance” I had at not getting charged (I’m looking at aiding and abetting a felon). So I told them what I knew only because of my career and now they can’t guarantee if I will get charged or not. What can I expect?

Asked on May 8, 2011 under Criminal Law, Kansas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Nothing good.  I would strongly- and the emphasis here is intended - suggest that you seek help from an attorney in your are as soon as you possibly can.  Do not wait another moment.  Tell the attorney about the conversation with the police.  Did they read you your rights before they questioned you?  Did they seem like they were "making a deal" and then backed out?  Did you put anything in writing or were you video taped?  Did they have a search warrant for your stuff or just for his?  All the answers to these questions will have a bearing on what the outcome will be. Get help NOW. You have way too much at stake here. 


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