Why do 'law enforcement officers' question suspects without a lawyer present and think it's 'OK'?

robert m

Whatever it takes to nail you if they can get away with it.

bookmom

Because legally it is OK to ask questions.

They can ask anything they want---the suspects have the choice to answer or NOT answer.

The suspect also has the right to request an attorney be present for any questioning.

Sir J

Because they are allowed to. Have you read the law? Until a suspect asks for an attorney the police can question them. They are read their Miranda rights which spells all of this out (you have a right to remain silent, you have a right to an attorney; if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you at no charge, etc.)

wendy h

Because after an officer reads the miranda rights to a suspect, 9 times out of 10 the suspect will start talking and waive his/her right to have an attorney present. Have you ever seen an episode of Cops? The real smart individuals of this world typically are not criminals or they wouldn't get caught!

Bo-Dean

It's completely legal. Besides, how could a police officer find out if a crime might have been committed if he can't ask a suspect any questions?

The Big Box

The suspects are informed that they have the right to a lawyer- if they don't, it's not the officer's business...

winemkr

The same reason you post a question and think it is OK. They have the right to ask, and the suspect has the right to silence or to spill his guts.

The Miranda rules are clear. Why put the burden on the police. The majority of SUSPECTS are involved in illegal activities.

krissy

unless the person being questioned specifically asks for a lawyer, it's perfectly legal for a cop to ask them questions. however, the suspect always reserves the right to stop answering until a lawyer is present.

lonewolf1

If a dirtbag is stupid enough to answer their questions without an attorney present, then its the dirtbags problem. The police cannot force anything out of you, unless you give up and do so.

RyKen's mom

Every suspect has the right to have an attorney present for questioning. It is one of the Miranda rights. However, if the suspect waives this right, then it's a fair game. Obviously, if this person had nothing to do with it, then what's the problem? Answer the questions. But, if this person needs an attorney, then by God, get one! Keep your mouth shut, and call one!

because they can untill you ask for one. So they try to break you down before the lawyer makes you shut up

dakota29575

Questioning only needs to stop, after the suspect has asked for a lawyer.

LoveYouJoseph

once you have been read your miranda rights anything you say "can and will be used against you in a court of law." so don't say much.

Katie

b/c it is okay. the only way a person can enforce their miranda rights is if they are arrested and charged. if both are not present, then miranda rights are needed to be said. the suspect could ask for a lawyer and police would have to wait to ask questions, but if they don't bring it up, then they ask.

mikeysco

Hopefully you've asked better questions than this.

We think it's okay because it's okay. Period.

Unless the person asks for a lawyer, the Courts have routinely held that it's perfectly legal for me to talk to a suspect without a lawyer.

Wouldn't want to live in your world. Too many crooks and too many lawyers!

RoxieC

Because most people talk disregarding their own rights. So they can as long as you don't ask for a lawyer.

Centurion

So, you must get arrested alot.

Rissie

Unless a suspect is charged with a crime, he can be questioned by an officer. The suspect has the right not to answer these questions, and this is explained to the suspect before questioning begins. The suspect can at any time ask that his lawyer be present, however once charged with a crime, if you waive your right to counsel, then you are required to respond to any questioning by an officer.

Mean C

read the law?why?

misspipik

because people like you are stupid.....don't answer the ******** question.

no n

cause they are legalized gangs

no one that matters

because they dont think. they are just stupid little men in blue uniforms with guns... ego's with a badge...

Generally, police officers are allowed investigative questions for the purpose of discovery. Once a suspect is being arrested, the police have to read them their Miranda Rights, and then the questioning needs to cease.

sarah

they don't think it's ok, they know it's not, but they also know if they don't question them before a lawyer shows up telling them to shut up they may never get what they want.

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