How To Protect Yourself When Dealing With Police!

Posted by Corey L. Scott | Sep 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Police authorities aren't the friendliest faces at times, especially for a person who is under interrogation. While they may present themselves to be friends or allies, it's important for anyone to be careful when dealing with police encounters.

The best advice when it comes to dealing with police can be found in boxing matches. At the very beginning, the boxers meet at the center of the ring and the referee gives them instructions to follow throughout the match. The referee, at some point in time, typically says something along the lines of “Protect yourself at all times”, to which the boxers will touch gloves.

And there it is — the greatest advice when dealing with police is to “protect yourself at all times.”

 

What It Means to Protect Yourself at All Times When Dealing With Police

A police officer questioning or interrogating you is not a friend or ally, despite them portraying themselves as such. All they want is to get the accused to reveal information or open up about what happened. They are the very people who are trying to take away the accused's freedom, so it's important that the latter knows how to protect themselves in these situations.

This can mean a bunch of different things, but the most important one to keep in mind is to never make any statements to the police. Anything a person says can and will be used by the authorities against them.

In any police encounter, it's important for people to remember the boxing referee's creed: “Protect yourself at all times.”

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Corey L. Scott

Corey L. Scott, was born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana. Upon graduation from East Chicago Central High School, Corey attended Indiana State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology.  Upon graduation, Corey accepted a position with the Marion County Superior Court, Juvenile Division where he served with distinction for the next nine years, eventually being promoted to Director of the Youth Counseling Department. Pursuing his dream of becoming an attorney, Corey attended the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis.  While in law school, Corey was an Indiana Council on Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) fellow and participated in Moot Court competitions.  He also worked in the Marion Superior Court, Criminal Division as a bailiff and research assistant to the Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, who serves as a Judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Corey also served as an internship law clerk to the Honorable Judge, Margret G. Robb, at the Indiana Court of Appeals. Finally, upon graduation from law school, Corey had the distinct honor and privilege to serve as a law clerk to the Honorable Justice, Robert D. Rucker, who sits on the Indiana Supreme Court. Corey then became an associate with Mike Norris Law Office, where he specialized in bankruptcy law with a main concentration on working to assist families obtain a fresh start through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  Still a young attorney, Corey then served as a public defender at the Marion County Public Defender Agency.  In this position, Corey gained invaluable trial experience by defending clients in a wide range of matters from misdemeanors to serious felonies on a daily basis.  It was also during this time that Corey discovered his passion for representing and serving "everyday people." An entrepreneur at heart, Corey established the Law Office of Corey L. Scott, P.C.  Since then, he and his staff have served the greater Indianapolis community and surrounding counties in several legal disciplines including: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Family Law.  In keeping with his vision, Corey L. Scott, P.C., is a client focused, results oriented general law practice that endeavors to provide legal solutions for "everyday people" charged with a crime, dealing with financial crisis or going through a difficult divorce. Corey has also been active serving the greater Indianapolis community by participating in pro bono programs such as "Ask a Lawyer," the "Modest Means" panel program which allows individuals to afford legal counsel at a fraction of normal rates, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic and the Heartland Pro Bono Council program. Corey is a proud member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

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