Yes, you should talk to the cops
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It is always best to consult with a lawyer, as a stressful situation like self-defense can result in you saying stupid things that could accidentally incriminate yourself. As in saying “I thought they pointed a gun at me and I panicked” rather than simply “they pointed a gun at me and I feared for my life”
You’d be better off saying that I can’t talk right now because I’m really freaked out right now from the adrenaline, and that’s probably a better thing to say.
In a Constitutional Carry State, if the perp had a gun and didn’t previously have a felony, they have equal footing as you. It is your word versus theirs and their word could be stronger than yours if they say something that puts you as the aggressor, like “they saw me, panicked, and pulled a gun on me”
Human witnesses are extremely unreliable, and I can’t even recognize someone that I have seen a few times on a good day. The police are not your friends, unless you yourself are a police officer.
I’m not a lawyer, so don’t take my word as gospel.
You’d be better off saying that I can’t talk right now because I’m really freaked out right now from the adrenaline, and that’s probably a better thing to say.
In a Constitutional Carry State, if the perp had a gun and didn’t previously have a felony, they have equal footing as you. It is your word versus theirs and their word could be stronger than yours if they say something that puts you as the aggressor, like “they saw me, panicked, and pulled a gun on me”
Human witnesses are extremely unreliable, and I can’t even recognize someone that I have seen a few times on a good day. The police are not your friends, unless you yourself are a police officer.
I’m not a lawyer, so don’t take my word as gospel.
negolien
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ahh jealous?
Jealous of what? Not tracking man.
powerboatr
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and always read the room
you should be respectful of the office, the officer on the other hand you need to look for que s
you can tell real quick if leo is friend or foe in his or her body language
hard to practice it, but short statement and let them know your calling an attorney as well.
now days everything is videoed which can be your friend or your worst nightmare.
you should be respectful of the office, the officer on the other hand you need to look for que s
you can tell real quick if leo is friend or foe in his or her body language
hard to practice it, but short statement and let them know your calling an attorney as well.
now days everything is videoed which can be your friend or your worst nightmare.
Biggfoot44
Custom
No , you can't
The whole point of the video :
1. It was Self Defense
2. Point out evidence
3.Point out witnesses
4. Then stop until checked out by .medical And Consult Lawyer .
PieterCoetzee
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Im the new guy here but with 35+ years as a cop. You can wait for an attorney as long as you want BUT the report wont wait and chances are your title in the report (Victim or Suspect) very much will matter whether you talk or wait. Once listed as a SUSPECT nothing will change that. You can wait if you want but the investigation wont wait AND any evidence you fail to point out may not be found or even be part of the investigation.
Im not suggesting you blabber away uncontrollably. When youre involved in an incident (especially a shooting), start with 911. Tell them who you are, where you are, and a brief statement of what happened. When the officers arrive, tell they why you "had" to do what you did. Dont just tell them, you were afraid; explain why you were afraid, and maybe why you couldnt retreat. You have to make the officer(s) and detectives understand what happened from your perspective BEFORE they write the report, BEFORE they leave the scene. Tell them if you have a medical condition (heart condition, breathing issues, etc). Dont be afraid to ask for EMS, chances are your blood pressure will be HIGH and your heart rate racing. Whatever you tell the medics will be part of the case and can help your explanation of the incident. A young officer may not immediately understand why you couldnt run away but tell him you left half a lung in Iraq or you have... and it might just make him understand why you acted the way you did.
Short statements like "I was afraid" or "he had a gun" wont work. Telling them you will cooperate once your lawyer gets there is a mistake. First most cops dont really like defense attorneys because of the way theyve been treated in court. Second anything you fail to point out may not be there when they get around to going back to look. If the bad guy had a partner and he took the gun and left, hes long gone when your attorney says its OK to talk. If the gun got tossed in the woods, down the sewer, on on the roof no one is looking UNLESS you tell them
Wait for a lawyer and you can bet he'll be sleeping at home that night; but your chances are 50/50.
Im not suggesting you blabber away uncontrollably. When youre involved in an incident (especially a shooting), start with 911. Tell them who you are, where you are, and a brief statement of what happened. When the officers arrive, tell they why you "had" to do what you did. Dont just tell them, you were afraid; explain why you were afraid, and maybe why you couldnt retreat. You have to make the officer(s) and detectives understand what happened from your perspective BEFORE they write the report, BEFORE they leave the scene. Tell them if you have a medical condition (heart condition, breathing issues, etc). Dont be afraid to ask for EMS, chances are your blood pressure will be HIGH and your heart rate racing. Whatever you tell the medics will be part of the case and can help your explanation of the incident. A young officer may not immediately understand why you couldnt run away but tell him you left half a lung in Iraq or you have... and it might just make him understand why you acted the way you did.
Short statements like "I was afraid" or "he had a gun" wont work. Telling them you will cooperate once your lawyer gets there is a mistake. First most cops dont really like defense attorneys because of the way theyve been treated in court. Second anything you fail to point out may not be there when they get around to going back to look. If the bad guy had a partner and he took the gun and left, hes long gone when your attorney says its OK to talk. If the gun got tossed in the woods, down the sewer, on on the roof no one is looking UNLESS you tell them
Wait for a lawyer and you can bet he'll be sleeping at home that night; but your chances are 50/50.
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