Legal Narration Sample
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EnglishVoice Age
Young Adult (18-35)Accents
North American (General)Transcript
Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
how commonly do people go ahead and give police a statement on the spot? It's incredibly common for people to give statements, and this is very frustrating for defense lawyers. Generally speaking, it's not in your best interest to give a statement to law enforcement. That statement will be used against you, even if you think you are going to talk yourself out of trouble. I spoke to police before and after my arrest. Without an attorney, can they use any of it against me? Unfortunately, law enforcement will likely be able to use your statement if you made a statement before you were under arrest. They do not have to read you your Miranda rights. Law enforcement only has to read you your Miranda rights if you are both in custody and they are interrogating you. So if you were making statements before you were under arrest, you are not considered to be in custody and Miranda would not apply if they have arrested you, read you your Miranda rights and then you give a statement. Even if you didn't have a lawyer present, that statement can be used against you because you've then waived your right to remain silent