Talking without counsel present

**williejc** · 05-24-13, 19:29

Law enforcement guys, if police wish to question someone about his involvement in a shooting, please comment on talking without counsel present. Never ok? Sometimes? If I had to shoot for my life, when police arrived, I think that I would give minimal info and then state in a courteous manner that I desired counsel present for further discussion.

What's the rule of thumb in such matters?

**Moose-Knuckle** · 05-24-13, 19:37

Originally Posted by williejc

Law enforcement guys, if police wish to question someone about his involvement in a shooting, please comment on talking without counsel present. Never ok? Sometimes? If I had to shoot for my life, when police arrived, I think that I would give minimal info and then state in a courteous manner that I desired counsel present for further discussion.

What's the rule of thumb in such matters?

ANYTHING YOU SAY CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU . . .

ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS . . . invoke your right to counsel pursuant to the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments to the Constitution.

**Littlelebowski** · 05-24-13, 20:09

My lawyer is on this site. He shoots, competes and has trained with Vickers and Defoor. He has specifically told me to shut the **** up if I am involved in a defensive shooting.

He is also licensed to practice in three states around me

**Stangman** · 05-24-13, 20:13

Never say a dang thing - ever. Most cops will understand, but definitely not all.

**agr1279** · 05-24-13, 20:20

Originally Posted by Littlelebowski

My lawyer is on this site. He shoots, competes and has trained with Vickers and Defoor. He has specifically told me to shut the **** up if I am involved in a defensive shooting.

He is also licensed to practice in three states around me

You have the right to remain silent. Once you ask for your council keep your mouth shut. Most people are going to want to talk. Don't talk. FOP tells us not to say much more than I saw a weapon and then I requested medics.

**Belmont31R** · 05-24-13, 20:21

It's not to your benefit to talk without a legal expert there as a buffer who works for you.

You should also look up cases where interrogators get false confessions out of people. There's simply no reason to talk to them.

**Irish** · 05-24-13, 20:31

I've been told to request medical assistance, for yourself, immediately. You've gone through a very stressful, traumatic experience and should be thoroughly checked out prior to answering any questions, with your attorney present.