Don't Talk to Cops
November 11, 2009 7:53pm
It is one of the first questions I ask new clients: Did they try to question you? Did you answer their questions? A client's response to these two questions often makes the difference between a defensible case and certain conviction. Law enforcement is trained not to obtain an accurate, truthful statement, but admissions. They convince you to admit little elements of the alleged crime. The convince you to narrow your legal options. They make you back yourself into a version of the facts under the highest level of stress you have ever experienced.
The local radio station likes to put one of their personalities on a treadmill and ask him simple questions. As he gets more questions correct, the treadmill's speed is increased. Because he is using more energy running, he has less to answer the questions. Simple mathematical questions become impossible. Remembering facts about his recent experiences is even more difficult. The scene shows exactly how law enforcement is able to obtain "confessions" from purely innocent people. Under the stress of interrogation, people will say whatever the officer wants in order to get out of the stressful situation.
Which is why I tell everyone I know: do not, under any circumstances, talk to cops. Unless you need their help, you will do yourself no favor whatsoever. They are interested in obtaining evidence to convict you. This video does an excellent job of further explaining all the reasons why you should never, ever waive your Fifth Amendment Rights.
The local radio station likes to put one of their personalities on a treadmill and ask him simple questions. As he gets more questions correct, the treadmill's speed is increased. Because he is using more energy running, he has less to answer the questions. Simple mathematical questions become impossible. Remembering facts about his recent experiences is even more difficult. The scene shows exactly how law enforcement is able to obtain "confessions" from purely innocent people. Under the stress of interrogation, people will say whatever the officer wants in order to get out of the stressful situation.
Which is why I tell everyone I know: do not, under any circumstances, talk to cops. Unless you need their help, you will do yourself no favor whatsoever. They are interested in obtaining evidence to convict you. This video does an excellent job of further explaining all the reasons why you should never, ever waive your Fifth Amendment Rights.
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