Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

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if you are stopped or detained, police always ask if youve been arrested to establish cause for a search or decide who may be guilty. can they ask this? when they do, do i have to answer?


Asked on 7/17/08, 10:48 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

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I've been practicing criminal defense for 25 years and don't recall a client ever telling me he or she was asked such a question.

You do not have to speak with the police at all; your only obligation is to give ID and your name and address. You have nothing to gain by speaking to them.

James S. Kats, Esq. www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 7/18/08, 8:25 pm
James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: background

I've been practicing criminal defense for 25 years and don't recall a client ever telling me he or she was asked such a question.

You do not have to speak with the police at all; your only obligation is to give ID and your name and address. You have nothing to gain by speaking to them.

James S. Kats, Esq. www.lawjsk.com

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Answered on 7/18/08, 8:25 pm
James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: background

I've been practicing criminal defense for 25 years and don't recall a client ever telling me he or she was asked such a question.

You do not have to speak with the police at all; your only obligation is to give ID and your name and address. You have nothing to gain by speaking to them.

James S. Kats, Esq. www.lawjsk.com

Read more
Answered on 7/18/08, 8:25 pm


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