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Re: Police: Officer in Missouri shot, Killed man who Pulled Gun.....
I guess everyone missed the "depending on what the officer is trying to talk to you about" part. :roll: Obviously if it's just some kind of routine thing, you answer the questions as best you can but if there is some sort of crime committed and for any reason you are considered suspect, the best advice is to keep your mouth shut. Cue - "But I would never ever commit a crime or be questioned for such a crime either and if I was I have nothing to hide" responses. The right to remain silent is one of the best legal rights we have that's why it was put in our constitution. I'm surprised, or maybe not, most people take such a thing for granted.
That's horrible advice. Depending on what the officer is trying to talk to you about, I would greatly advise against that.
Instead, ask if you are being arrested or if you should get a lawyer.
I guess everyone missed the "depending on what the officer is trying to talk to you about" part. :roll: Obviously if it's just some kind of routine thing, you answer the questions as best you can but if there is some sort of crime committed and for any reason you are considered suspect, the best advice is to keep your mouth shut. Cue - "But I would never ever commit a crime or be questioned for such a crime either and if I was I have nothing to hide" responses. The right to remain silent is one of the best legal rights we have that's why it was put in our constitution. I'm surprised, or maybe not, most people take such a thing for granted.