We talked about your Miranda rights in a previous blog, and when an officer has to inform you of those rights –> (1) when you are in custody, and (2) before you are questioned. Seems pretty straightforward, right? NOT. Like most things legal, the devil is in the details. The tricky part is knowing when […]
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When Do I Have the Right to Remain Silent?
The short answer is “ALWAYS.” However, unlike most cop shows on TV, from Kojak to Law and Order and every one in between, police officers will typically not “read you your rights” at the outset of their contact with you. This is probably the #1 misconception we hear from clients regarding their contact with police […]
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