Exercising Your Right to Stay Silent
One of the basic rights available to individuals accused of a crime is the right to stay silent after being arrested. By staying silent, a person can refuse to provide any information that may incriminate them. However, it can be difficult to exercise this right when police interrogators are asking difficult questions and threatening a suspect with criminal penalties. During this time, a person needs to be careful and properly inform the police of their intentions to stay silent.
If you’ve been arrested, it may be in your best interest to speak to a legal advisor before providing the police with any information. To learn more about your legal rights, contact a New Jersey criminal lawyer at the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet, LLC, by calling 732-503-8968 today.
Ways to Inform the Police about Staying Silent
Many individuals who have been arrested will want to contact an attorney long before they provide any information to the police. Silence can often keep a defendant from saying something that may weaken their case or incriminate them.
During an interrogation, it may be tough to keep silent. However, a person can concisely inform the police that they wish to remain silent about the case in the following ways:
- Plainly inform the police that they don’t want to talk about the case
- Request the presence of an attorney before any further discussion takes place
- Claim the right to stay silent
A person needs to stay as calm as possible during any sort of interrogation, as police may intentionally try to increase pressure on that individual. However, the defendant doesn’t have to talk if they don’t want to.
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If you’ve been charged with a crime, we may be able to help you protect your rights and interests. To learn more about what we can do for you, contact a New Jersey criminal attorney at the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet, LLC, by calling 732-503-8968 today.
