Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

can a written statement be used be used to arrest a codefendant


Asked on 7/27/09, 6:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Any statement given to the police could potentially be used. While there may be specific constitutional

Rights which would permit such statements to be brought in as evidence against you but would still

Permit it to be brought in against the codefendant. There are many factors affecting the answer, making

It difficult to answer without further information.

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Answered on 8/01/09, 7:01 pm
Antoinette Wooten The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC

One suspect can give a statement and incriminate another.

However, this statement without more is not very strong.

I am a former prosecutor and may be able to provide some insight into this matter.

Feel free to contact me to further discuss this matter.

Patricia Martin-Gibbons

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Answered on 8/02/09, 6:59 pm


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