Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Hampshire
If I was arrested and refused my right to have a lawyer because I did not understand what I was doing, how will that affect the rest of the legal process?
Asked on 6/13/10, 2:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher B. Coughlin
Coughlin Law Group, PC
Any statement you made can be used against you. Depending on the circumstances, a motion to suppress your statements may be appropriate. If the motion was allowed by the judge then the fact that you waived your right to an attorney would be harmless.
Answered on 6/13/10, 7:05 pm
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