police interview tatic

RadoX · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:10

Just discussing with my mate what if situations this came up.

If I got arrested and interviewed. Could I say nothing from the start not even my name or anything refuse everything and sit in the interview with my eyes shut and hands on ears ?

Would this give a person any advantage if the case went to court ? Providing they could prove you were you, as you wont give them any information or let them check your dna or fingerprints.

Luke · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:11

metbandit1 · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:12

they will just get a court order and get your DNA. One way or another I assume.

fishfishfish · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:12

"You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court." Did you never watch The Bill?

RadoX · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:13

fishfishfish said:
"You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court." Did you never watch The Bill?

i mean if you dont even confirm your name how can they prove its you if you refuse any test and dont say your name

Vulcan · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:14

Yes you can do this.

However if it reaches court I believe you will be questioned as to why you didn't respond/defend yourself in the interview room.

Viper² · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:14

If you say nothing they'll think you're hiding something and will just end up in more questions and bother.

Murf · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:14

This has to be one of the worst threads ever.

Edrof · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:16

Just another RadoX thread! Even the hottie in the bubbles has fallen asleep.

Vulcan · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:16

Viper² said:
If you say nothing they'll think you're hiding something and will just end up in more questions and bother.

Well they can think that, but that doesn't necessarily make you guilty. You could be innocent and talk and make a mistake which could make you look guilty.

meghatronic · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:17

/exit

RomanNose · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:17

You have to give your name iirc, you don't have to say anything else though. If you are in America, the best tactic is to not comply at all. Do not let them search your vehicle, do not step out of your vehicle etc. They are much more limited than what we are.

SlyReaper · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:20

Worst "I think I'm about to be arrested" thread ever.

gambitt · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:22

Longbow said:
Yes you can do this.

However if it reaches court I believe you will be questioned as to why you didn't respond/defend yourself in the interview room.

From what I've heard it is rarely "used against you" although it's hard to tell with our current make-it-up-as-you-go-along criminal justice system.

There is usually nothing to be gained by telling the police anything, sometimes even if you are genuinely innocent.

Fuzz · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:23

RadoX said:
Just discussing with my mate what if situations this came up.

If I got arrested and interviewed. Could I say nothing from the start not even my name or anything refuse everything and sit in the interview with my eyes shut and hands on ears ?

Would this give a person any advantage if the case went to court ? Providing they could prove you were you, as you wont give them any information or let them check your dna or fingerprints.

Have you been drinking that bath water?

J.B · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:46

Is it not an offense to not provide details to police?

I imagine after a while they could get a DNA sample by force although that implies you are on the DB.

Destination · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:48

gambitt said:
From what I've heard it is rarely "used against you" although it's hard to tell with our current make-it-up-as-you-go-along criminal justice system.

There is usually nothing to be gained by telling the police anything, sometimes even if you are genuinely innocent.

Not true, those who plead guilty at first instance and comply with investigation can gain some discount to sentencing, not automatically will, but can.

BDEE · 16 Mar 2012 at 20:54

I am suprised anyone ever even replies to a thread by RadoX any more.

Oh, wait....

robmol · 16 Mar 2012 at 21:26

lol RadoX threads are awesome. Although I rekon you'd be met with force after a fairly short amount of time.

frosty03 · 16 Mar 2012 at 22:15

Longbow said:
Yes you can do this.

However if it reaches court I believe you will be questioned as to why you didn't respond/defend yourself in the interview room.

i aint no lawyer...

you were just using the advice they gave you, the you do not have to say anything part...... because it was followed by may be used against you...

best would be to ask for a lawyer, say nothing until it arrives... the police is not your friend, they are not trying to help, they would throw you under a bus if it closes the case...