What to say to the police when questioned?

• Identify Yourself: If asked, provide your name, address, and date of birth. ...
• Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent: Clearly state that you are invoking your right to remain silent. ...
• Request an Attorney: If you are being questioned about a crime, request an attorney immediately.

Can you say I don't answer questions to the police?

Q: Do I have to answer questions asked by law enforcement officers? A: No. You have the constitutional right to remain silent. In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail.

What do the police not want you to know?

Right to Remain Silent

This right is probably the most known of all. You have the right to remain silent when being questioned by the police. Anything you say or do can be used against you. You have the right to have legal representation at the time of any police interrogation.

What to say when a cop asks where you're coming from?

You have the right to remain silent. For example, you do not have to answer any questions about where you are going, where you are traveling from, what you are doing, or where you live. If you wish to exercise your right to remain silent, say so out loud.

Why do cops ask "Do you know why I pulled you over?"?

The officer's objective in asking this question is to induce an admission that you knowingly did something wrong, i.e. speeding, swerving, etc. If you acknowledge why you think you may have been pulled over, they will have further support for any fines or penalties that may be imposed.

What are some good police questions?

What happens if you say nothing during interrogation?

But silence doesn't work to invoke (assert) one's Miranda rights. The Supreme Court decided that suspects must clearly and unequivocally invoke their right to remain silent and speak to an attorney. If they don't, police can continue to question the suspect and any answers given will likely be admissible.

When should you not talk to the police?

You always have the right to remain silent in any type of encounter with police. In some circumstances you are required to identify yourself. Other than that you are not legally obligated to answer any questions or explain anything. If there is no probable cause or an arrest warrant you can not be legally arrested.

What tricks do police use?

What not to do during an interrogation?

If you voluntarily provide self-incriminating statements during questioning, it can severely impact your case. Statements made during a police interrogation can be used as direct evidence against you in court, even if you're innocent.

How to win an interrogation?

What to say when a cop asks do you know how fast you were going?

Keep your answers brief.

If asked, “Do you know how fast you were going?” say “Yes.” Answering “No” will to imply to the officer that you are being negligent by not being aware of your speed/ the speed limit.

Should I answer police questions?

Even if you are not under arrest, you should generally not answer any questions from police, especially if you may have committed a crime, or if police are questioning you in connection with a crime. Declining to answer a police officer's questions can be an intimidating prospect.

Why do cops follow you but not pull?

Instead, the general rule is that police are allowed to follow you for a reasonable distance to observe your driving and determine if a traffic stop needs to be conducted. As you might imagine, a reasonable distance is interpretative and will vary based on the specifics of the situation.

Do you have to say yes if you're a cop?

As you can probably surmise by now, law enforcement officers have no legal duty to tell the truth when asked if they are, in fact, the law. Unfortunately, however, most people erroneously believe that police officers must tell you who they are if asked and thus find themselves in a situation much like Badger's.

Can cops ask "Do you know why I pulled you over?"?

An officer can no longer ask you to tell them why they stopped you or pulled you over. If the officer asks you why they stopped you, do not give them any information. Ask them to tell you the reason for the stop.

Why do police ask if you know how fast you were going?

They're trying to get you to incriminate yourself

The officer has that admission on record and it can be used against you. It's not just speed that leads police officers to use this tactic.

How to answer interrogation questions?

It's essential to remember that you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you, so it's often in your best interest to keep your answers concise and to the point. To avoid this mistake, take a moment to gather your thoughts before responding to questions.

Can a cop take your keys without permission?

Under California law, during a routine traffic stop for speeding, a police officer generally does not have the legal right to demand your car keys without probable cause or a valid reason.

Can police track your phone?

The law requires—in most situations—that the police get a warrant in order to gather historical cellphone location information kept by cellphone and wireless network providers. The U.S. Supreme Court established this privacy rule for all the country in the 2018 case Carpenter v. United States. (138 S.