What happens if the police never tell you about your rights?

Many people believe that if they are arrested and not “read their rights,” they can escape punishment. Not true. But if the police fail to read a suspect his or her Miranda rights, the prosecutor can’t use for most purposes anything the suspect says as evidence against the suspect at trial.

How many hours is hot pursuit?

“When you say hot pursuit, it is usually lasts for one to four hours after the crime was committed.

Do police officers have to tell you why they are questioning you?

Police officers are under no obligation to tell you why they’re questioning you. Nor do they have an obligation to tell you they suspect you of something. Sure, you can ask, “what’s this all about, officer,” but they don’t have to tell you unless and until you’re actually being arrested.

Do you have to tell the whole truth to the police?

Outside of a court of law, you have zero obligation to tell the “whole truth,” but no matter where you are, you have every obligation to tell nothing but the truth to law enforcement. Whereas police officers are allowed to lie to you and do so as a matter of course, it doesn’t go both ways.

What to do if a police officer asks if you’re under arrest?

Ask him if you are free to leave, or whether you are under arrest. If you are not under arrest, wish him well and walk away. If he tells you that you are under arrest, tell him that you will not speak with him unless you have an attorney present.

Can the police use everything you say to a police officer?

Everything you say to a police officer can be used against you. In fact, a simple traffic stop can turn into a search of your person and your car if you say anything that gives the officer reason to believe a crime is being committed or covered up. This is true whether or not you actually did, or are doing, anything wrong.