Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
can a written statement be used be used to arrest a codefendant
Asked on 7/27/09, 6:43 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Any statement given to the police could potentially be used. While there may be specific constitutional
Rights which would permit such statements to be brought in as evidence against you but would still
Permit it to be brought in against the codefendant. There are many factors affecting the answer, making
It difficult to answer without further information.
Answered on 8/01/09, 7:01 pm
Antoinette Wooten
The Wooten Legal Consulting, PC
One suspect can give a statement and incriminate another.
However, this statement without more is not very strong.
I am a former prosecutor and may be able to provide some insight into this matter.
Feel free to contact me to further discuss this matter.
Patricia Martin-Gibbons
Answered on 8/02/09, 6:59 pm
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