Lahaina, HI asked in Criminal Law for Hawaii

Q: Oh and I nearly forgot when they took me to the holding cell .I was repeatly asking to talk to my lawyer

They just kept ignoring me I felt like they were not honoring my rights so when they questioned me I just answered making up wat ever because I felt they were not respecting my rights

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Mark Simonds
Mark Simonds
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Haiku, HI
  • Licensed in Hawaii

A: When someone is in police custody, and subjected to interrogation, all questioning must cease if the person detained requests a lawyer. Also, if the person detained asserts their right to remain silent, police must cease questioning, however, my resume questioning at a later time. Please talk to your attorney about this, as there may be a basis for a motion to suppose any incriminating statements you may have made.

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