A lot of defendants who are facing criminal charges end up convicted because of the incriminating statements they make to the police. You can’t let that happen to you, which is why it’s imperative that you avoid talking to the police until otherwise advised by your attorney. And when you do interact with the police, you have to be careful with how you respond given that the police have certain tactics that they utilize to try to get individuals to talk.
There are many strategies that can be implemented by law enforcement in your case. They can include:
- Lying about evidence they have against you and that implicates you in the crime
- Promising to go easy on you if you simply cooperate
- Threatening enhanced charges or charges against your loved ones if you refuse to cooperate
- Using coercive tactics to make you feel compelled to talk to the police
- Trying to come across as looking out for your best interests so that you trust them
- Twisting your words to get you confused or to force you to further explain yourself so that you keep talking and hopefully slip up in a way that they can later use against you
Remember, the police aren’t your friend. They’re investigating a crime and are hoping to pin it one someone. That could be you, even if it means violating your Constitutional rights.
Protect your interests throughout the criminal investigation at hand
If you want to avoid criminal conviction, then you have to be ready to defend yourself every step of the way. Doing so may not be intuitive, either, which is why it might be a good idea for you to work closely with your criminal defense attorney to come up with the best approach to your case.