I received a calling card from a detective in my mailbox asking me to contact them ASAP, what should I do?
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I received a calling card from a detective in my mailbox asking me to contact them ASAP, what should I do?
The detective did not come to the door, he simply left a calling card in the mailbox. Should I be worried?
Asked on March 18, 2017 under Criminal Law, Rhode Island
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can decline to speak with the police. The fact is that you do not have to contact them or appear at the police station. You don't even have to speak with them if they come back to your house. And, under no circumstances should you speak to the police without having an attorney present. This is true no matter how innocent you may be. You could possibly say something incriminating about yourself regarding the incident under investigation. At this point, you should consult with a criminal defense lawyer ASAP; they can best advise you further.
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