Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If the police come to your residence and want to talk to at the police station, and dont have a warrent, are you obligated by law to go with them?


Asked on 4/22/14, 2:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

No. Hire a lawyer before you do something that could hurt you. I wish you well.....David Wallin

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Answered on 4/22/14, 3:55 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Mr. Wallin is right. You don't have to go, and you should get a lawyer right away.

Good luck.

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Answered on 4/22/14, 4:06 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

NO. Not unless they arrest you.

A little free advice if not already too late: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or ANYONE about the case except with and through an attorney. Let the attorney find out what the police actually want.

When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will defend you, try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be. I�ve been doing these cases for many years.

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Answered on 4/23/14, 2:07 pm


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