Should I Talk To The Houston Police?
When someone calls our law firm asking whether they should talk to the police in a criminal investigation I always tell them it is never in their best interest to talk to the police. Typically, the person is concerned about what may happen if they talk to the police especially if they do not speak English. This is one of the easiest answers I can give as a criminal defense lawyer in Houston. NEVER TALK TO THE POLICE! I realize that the answer is counter intuitive to most people, but it is blunt and easier to understand. If you do not believe me watch this video where a law school professor and former criminal defense attorney explains our 5th amendment privilege in great detail. Even the police officer that follows him in the lecture completely agrees with everything he said.
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There is the old phrase that applies, "If you don't squawk, you may walk". The bottom line is that modern day policing is about confirmation and not about conducting an open and fair investigation. as such, when the police come calling, they are not looking to get you out of trouble, but rather get you into trouble.
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-Justin J. McShane, Esquire, Harrisburg DUI Lawyer