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If you are questioned about a crime do not talk to the police without an attorney

By Walin & Klarich

A case that has made international headlines has solemnly reminded all persons accused or being questioned about a crime to not speak with law enforcement prior to consulting with a criminal defense attorney. In 2007, five contract guards working for Blackwater Worldwide shot dead 14 innocent Iraqis and wounded dozens of others in what witnesses and family members claim was an unprovoked attack. Immediately after the shooting, the guards were interviewed by State Department officials who were able to obtain damaging statements from the guards. However, though the statements may contain key evidence that could be used in convicting the guards, they will nonetheless be inadmissible against them at trial because they were advised to not speak without a grant of immunity...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on December 18, 2008 (boomark / email).