What should I do if I’m being held responsible for a TV that was stolen and a detective wants to speak with me?
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What should I do if I’m being held responsible for a TV that was stolen and a detective wants to speak with me?
I live in a complex and my key card to the gate entry was used to enter the gym on Friday night and the TV mounted on the wall was stolen. There are no cameras. My son admitted to being in the gym to the office manager. She informed us that a detective would be speaking to us. I am the lease holder and they are stating that I’m responsible and it’s a felony charge because the TV is over $500. I do not want to speak with the detectives nor do I think my son should.
Asked on February 15, 2016 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You and your son are under no legal obligation to speak with the police, even if the show up at your home. Never meet with the authorities under these circumastances without having a lawyer who can advise you. The fact is that the police are trained in interrogation tactics so as to make you say thing to either incriminate yourself or someone else in an incident. Now woud be a good time to consult directly with a criminal law attorney in your area. They can best advise further as to this matter.
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