Why do suspects always talk to police

You're apparently no smarter than the criminals who commit felonies and go to jail for 20 years.

Mal Content wrote:

I just don't understand why suspects in crimes agree to be interviewed.

I agree with you. It's a total waste of time, and besides that what sane person wants to be locked in a room for hours and hours with a couple of idiots harassing you, making accusations and asking extremely stupid questions. If they were gentile and intelligent then that would be a different story but that's not the case.

Real answer is a lot of them simply do not know that they do not have to talk to police. Of course when you’ve been arrested they read you your rights. However when being questioned those rights aren’t read to you so many don’t know they have the right “to remain silent “. They also don’t know that they can leave at any time. Lastly, they fall for the police bs if you don’t talk to us it makes you look guilty, we’ll be watching you blah blah blah crap.

I think that most criminals think that are smarter than the police.

How about that last time you were pulled over for speeding? You were polite and answered the officer’s questions and hoped you’d be let go with a warning. Guess what, you talked to the police because you thought you could talk your way out of it. Who’s dumber now?

Mal Content wrote:

I just don't understand why suspects in crimes agree to be interviewed. Suspects talk themselves deeper than if they stayed silent. You have the right to remain silent from the git-go.

Also, police interview you in a tiny, cramped room (deliberately) for 6 hours. Why don't suspects just clam up? If the police want to interview you it is because they have little to no evidence.

Can anyone explain this?

Many suspects are Attention Whores and they get their needs met when anyone, including police interrogators, pays attention to them.

Many suspects enjoy "duping delight" which is joy derived from b.s.ing anyone, including police interrogators.

Finally, as George Carlin once explained, "Think about how stupid the average person is, and then consider that half of them are stupider than THAT."

NEVER talk to police. You’re under no obligation to do so. You don’t need to answer the door either. F them.

If you’re an innocent suspect, of course you would talk to the police and explain things.

If you’re guilty, you want to appear to be be innocent, and therefore you talk.

Pro Bone Attorney wrote:

How about that last time you were pulled over for speeding? You were polite and answered the officer’s questions and hoped you’d be let go with a warning. Guess what, you talked to the police because you thought you could talk your way out of it. Who’s dumber now?

Why do they need to know where I am going if they stopped me for a broken taillight?

Star wrote:

If you’re an innocent suspect, of course you would talk to the police and explain things.

If you’re guilty, you want to appear to be be innocent, and therefore you talk.

Why do you have to explain anything if you have the right to remain silent? Why do you have to prove to them you are innocent? Your "explaining things" = you proving you are innocent.

Trust me, they don't like it when you clam up. 50% of arrests and convictions is you opening your piehole.

You nailed it!

zfgadfgsdfgsdfg wrote:

You're apparently no smarter than the criminals who commit felonies and go to jail for 20 years.

And you haven't explained WHY I am no smarter than criminals.

dunes runner wrote:

[quote]Mal Content wrote:

If they were gentile and intelligent then that would be a different story but that's not the case.

Sir how dare you stereotype! Most cops are not Jews!!

*gentle

Police go to school to learn how to make people talk. It also helps that many suspects are usually under the influence of something and have very little understanding of the US Justice system.

Knowing that you shouldn't talk to cops isn't the same as knowing how to not talk to them, particularly because you often have to say something, and there are things you should say. What people really should be taught is where to draw the line.

That line starts with who is asking the questions. Depending on your state, you might have to identify yourself if they ask. But just about every other question should be refused, or better yet, ignored. Instead ask your own questions, starting with whether they are detaining you. That forces their hand and gives you the option to either walk away or invoke your right to silence and ask for a lawyer.

And don't forget this applies to witnesses, reporters and even victims. If you decide you have to, should, or want to tell them something, say only the bare minimum necessary. Be careful and don't assume they're on your side just because you're not the suspect.

Usually when someone gets arrested it’s because they were doing something wrong, and their immediate reaction is to want to get released, so they try talking their way out of it or blame someone else.

If they bring you in to be questioned you can't exactly refuse them so this thread doesn't make sense. I was brought in for questioning once for hitting a girl because I was annoyed that she never replied to my messages and I found out she lied about one of her excuses. When I was arrested and brought into the room I just talked as little as possible and just gave a few word answers to each question in as easy a way for them to understand as possible. I said we made mistakes. I was annoyed at hers. I didn't mean for this to escalate. I was having a bad day and a dog attacked me the previous day and I was feeling defensive.

I spent $300 on a refurbished iphone so she would change her mind about suing me and told her she wouldn't see me again. That was the extent of it. If you are going to be questioned by the police it is better to talk less about the details of the apparent offense and tell them the background of why it happened in the first place(in my case I was feeling defensive and angry because I was bitten badly by a dog). Try to make amends with the person who was the victim too.

I don't want to be locked up like a crazy person so won't be making these mistakes anytime soon.

Mikeh33 wrote:

dunes runner wrote:

[quote]Mal Content wrote:

If they were gentile and intelligent then that would be a different story but that's not the case.

Sir how dare you stereotype! Most cops are not Jews!!

Lol took me a sec