Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Is it common or unusual that a person interrogated by a detective in a criminal case be given a recorded copy of the conversation? And for what reason would that defendant be given such evidence/case records?
Asked on 10/14/11, 9:20 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Only on TV, I hope, do people willingly submit to police interrogation. Any such recording would have to be given to the defendant's attorney, as would all other evidentiary materials.
Answered on 10/14/11, 9:34 pm
James Bates
Law Office of James A. Bates
The only time I have seen an actual defendant given a copy is when the defenfant is is pro per. Most of the time the questioning is not even recorded, so that the detective can make up something and say you said it. It is better to politely decline to answer, and then demand an attorney.
Answered on 10/15/11, 6:25 am
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