If an investigator has been contacting me but will not say why, shouldI speak with him?
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If an investigator has been contacting me but will not say why, shouldI speak with him?
I have been contacted by an investigator who refuses to tell me why. He says it is serious but that he will not be reading me my Miranda Rights and there are no arrests pending. I have never been in any legal trouble so it is confusing me why he is so adamant in phone call and email to talk with me without disclosing the reason. Should I speak with a criminal law attoreny? In Limestone County. AL.
Asked on February 16, 2011 under Criminal Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I assume that this instigator is with the police or similar authority. If that's the case, under no circumstances should you speak with this person without an attorney present. Legally, you are under no obligation to do so. Innocent though you may be, you could unknowingly say something that would incriminate yourself (or possibly even someone else) regarding the crime. The fact of the matter is that even if the police come to your home to question you, you are not legally obligated to answer any of their questions. So don't.
Questioning you without legal counsel is to their benefit. This is why they are trying to intimidate you. Until you have an attorney, steer clear of the authorities. In fact, at this point you should consult with an crimial law attorney ASAP.
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