| Don't Ever Speak With The Cops |
| Written by Allister McJones |
| Sunday, 31 January 2010 09:15 |
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We've all heard the old adage that you shouldn't talk to the cops if they suspect you committed a crime. Something like "how did the fish get caught? He opened his mouth," or something similar. But when it gets down to brass tacks, people rarely follow that advice. I'm a Seattle DUI defense attorney, so I know first hand. I see it every day.
We've all heard the old adage that you shouldn't talk to the cops if they suspect you committed a crime. Something like "how did the fish get caught? He opened his mouth," or something similar. But when it gets down to brass tacks, people rarely follow that advice. I'm a Seattle DUI defense attorney, so I know first hand. I see it every day. It's hard not to talk. And I think some of it is because people just don't understand the ramifications of what talking to the police can do to your life. They don't understand what the goals of the police are, and many think they are just plain smarter than the cops. Well, pay attention for three reasons you should never talk to the cops. The first thing you need to understand is you aren't as smooth as you think you are. As you are rattling on and on about whatever the cops are asking about they aren't believing a word you are saying. They'll just let you talk and talk until eventually you say too much and they can arrest you. Don't be fooled at this stage of the game. Along the lines of not being able to talk your way out of a problem is the you can't outsmart the cops. At least not at this stage of the game. If they want to talk to you, they know something about you. They are trained to get information that will help their case. And, usually, you are trained in hiding that information. Staying quiet just stops this entire process. Last but not least, despite what cops say and do, being silent won't hurt you. It can't be used against you later. It can't be a basis for assuming you are guilty. And it can stop a police investigation into you in its tracks. In my line of work, I get to see the effects of people talking to cops all the time. I feel comfortable in saying it never helps out the situation. If you find the cops knocking on your door, do the right thing, and call a criminal attorney to help you out. About the Author: Learn more about fighting off the cops with a Seattle DUI defense attorney. Visit our site to learn everything you need to know about Seattle DUI law and what you can do to prevent a DUI charge. |