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Your rights during a police interview, explained
What you must say, what you can refuse and when to ask for a lawyer.
Marcus Hale
Partner · Criminal Defense
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Anything said before a lawyer arrives can be used later, so the first call matters.
Most people who talk their way into a charge did not have to say anything at all.
You can stay silent
Beyond identifying yourself, you do not have to answer questions.
Ask for a lawyer, then stop
Once you ask for counsel, questioning should stop. Do not keep talking.
Do not consent to searches
Politely refuse consent. Let your lawyer deal with any warrant.
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The first call after an arrest shapes everything that follows. Make it to someone who has tried the case before.
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