Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
police statement
can a police officer call a family member of a person who was arrested down to the police station to have that or those family members view a statement police officer made the arrested person fill out and sign ?
Asked on 1/23/07, 10:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: police statement and questioning
The police officer can call any person in the world to ask questions. It is up to the person being called to set limits, or even refuse to participate.
As to the issue of being forced to make a statement and sign it, this is a different matter.
If you would like to discuss these, or have any questions, contact me.
Answered on 1/23/07, 11:14 am
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