Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Class A Misdemeanor
Lets say something was stolen worth about a thousand dollars. The person returned the stolen item after being told that if this person did so, he/she would not be prosicuted. Now this person has a detective wanting to talk to them about the offense. Should this person talk to the detective without a lawyer, and what are the consequences of a class a misdemeanor?
Asked on 10/09/00, 9:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall
Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC
Re: Class A Misdemeanor
One should NEVER speak with law enforcement as a criminal suspect without having first obtained legal advice.
The job of law enforcement is to put people in jail.
You have a 5th Amendment right to maintain silence. Exercise it.
Answered on 11/05/00, 7:15 pm
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