the police want me to talk about theft of property
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the police want me to talk about theft of property
some stuff at work went missing and they
blamed me for stealing it they filed a
police report now they want me to come
in to talk i already asked for an lawyer
but he said he wasn’t proving one
because I’m not under arrest and he
doesn’t have a warrant
Asked on February 27, 2019 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You need to consult with an attorney first. You do not have to speak with the police at all, even if they show up at your home. The fact is that they are trained and experienced in getting people to incriminate themselves. Again, consult with a local criminal defense attoreny who can best advise you further.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You don't have to speak to the police if you don't want: if not under arrest, you don't need to go in to them, and don't need to let them into your home or speak to them at all. Even if arrested, you still have your 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination--to refuse to say anything that may tend to make you look guilty. So you are not required to speak to them. Whether you should or should not voluntarily speak to them, we cannot advise you on.
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