Secret Words to Immediately STOP POLICE INTERROGATIONS!

Posted by Corey L. Scott | Jul 16, 2024 | 0 Comments

 

Police interrogations can get very intense. The officer will do everything they can and employ different tactics in order to get a person's “side of the story.” Sometimes, they may even present themselves as friends — people who can help the accused out of the mess as long as they know what happened.

 

But something that people have to remember is that the police are not always there to help. They are precisely the people trying to convict them of a crime and take away their freedom. You must be careful about saying anything to the police during an interrogation.

 

While it sounds difficult to get out of a conversation with the police, there are magic words that can instantly stop them from proceeding with the interrogation.

Fifth Amendment Right 

First and foremost, the person being interrogated must exercise their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, or, in other words, to testify against themselves. They can do this by simply staying silent or telling the officer that they would like to exercise their Fifth Amendment right.

 

Some police officers may still try to coerce or convince the individual to speak up. And that's where the magic words come in.

“I Want an Attorney”

Every American citizen has a constitutional right to counsel, which they can exercise during police interrogations. Simply telling the officer “I want the assistance of an attorney” or “I'm not saying anything until I have an attorney” will immediately stop any further questioning.

 

The police are obligated by law to allow the accused to contact their attorney or provide them with one. Only when the attorney is present can the interrogation resume.

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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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