What to do if the police want to talk to you? | Legal advice | Martin Cray & Co. Solicitors

Regardless of your innocence, a police interview needs to be handled very carefully. Investigators are trained to question you strategically, so we advise that you say nothing until you've spoken to a solicitor.

It can be very intimidating and it is vital that you have a specialist criminal defence solicitor sat right beside you. With over 25 years' experience, Martin Cray is your ideal representative.

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[Bongo-smmf]

Best advice ever. Say nothing until you speak with your Solicitor

[gxhall]

My late father in law gave me this advice "Say nothing without a Solicitor" - his job Police Officer

[rafalsony]

"police interviews seem to be an invitation to assist the police in a prosecution against yourself"

[matthewc]

The police are not necessarily after the truth, just what will lead to a conviction, that's all they are interested in.

[thewanderer]

In the UK it was always "Innocent Until Proven Guilty" Not any more with today's Police, now it's
" Guilty Until Proven Innocent".

[viperfrank]

Thank you. Your video helped me get out of a very sticky situation.
Yours sincerely.
Prince Andrew.

[writestuff]

If you've done nothing wrong you have nothing to worry about? Yeah, right. Tell that to the Birmingham 6.

[DveJapn]

What a fantastic gentleman this is. Thank you for taking the time to help people protect themselves.
Excellently spoken in an understandable way.
Thanks again, for this essential information sir.

[davemonday]

I once new a honest police man. He ended his career as a PC. I talked to him after his retirement. He wasn’t ashamed of his career in the police. But he didn’t have a good word to say about modern police.
He was a local Bobby he served his community. Even the bad boys respected him and still speak highly about him.
He was the one they sent to give bad news because every one new he was a good guy. This honest police man died a few years ago. The police sent two cadets to the crematorium. Not one person from the police came to the pub afterwards.
He was right about them.
He gave people respect and earned respect in return .
A proper local Bobby
He pulled me and friends over the years and it normally ended up with a. Behave your self. Or get some tax. Slow down. Even stay away from them there trouble. are The last of the respected good cops.
He was also a neighbour.
And I’m no saint.

[ladyluck]

“I respectfully decline to answer questions until my lawyer is present “

[garethgordon]

I have been in a police interview regarding a false accusation of criminal damage. I engaged without a lawyer because I KNEW that they did not have any evidence. The interview lasted 3 hours with all the good cop, bad cop routine and "C'mon, you did it didn't you" line. Given the nature of my personality I found the whole thing farcically amusing because I knew that I would be walking. However, one momentary lapse or wrong word, especially if they catch you lying or being economical with the truth, then everything will change. I cannot thank Martin enough for producing this video and shining the arc light of truth on what is, in reality, is a very sinister process that does not have one shred of your interests at heart. You are just a potential 'nick' to enable them to tick a box and dispose of a reported crime. Do not forget: you are innocent until proven guilty, it is not your job to prove your innocence, it is the police's job to prove your guilt and you are under no obligation to help them do that. Do not be deceived into thinking that you are proving your innocence by answering question unaided. GET A LAWYER OR GET NICKED

[RickySwan]

Very informative advice. I hadn't considered that the police might deliberately structure their questioning to nullify statutory defences rather going for straight incrimination.

The rule stands: Say nothing.

[grumpygramps]

The police are not there to help you, they are there to incriminate you.

[bruceallen]

It is refreshing to hear a logical, drama free, discussion of our reality that is just a few missteps away.

[therealsparkman]

If the police show up at your door to chat, DO NOT LET THEM IN YOUR HOUSE! If they ask you to step outside your house because they want to talk to you, DON'T GO! They are there for a reason, and they are not their in a friendly capacity. I had two friends who stepped out doors to talk to police and the next thing you know they were hauled off to the police station. Force their hand to obtain an court order and call a lawyer.

[Jin-Ro]

My mum taught me all I need to deal with the Police. Say nothing, sign nothing, call me.
She was a QC. I got in trouble a couple of times. I probably should have talked to the police, because the bollockings I got off her was Richter 10 level stuff.
God rest her soul.

[jonb]

Very true. Innocent or guilty, if you speak you are likely to convict yourself. Remember that. INNOCENT OR GUILTY - it makes no difference. The ONLY way to respond, in my opinion - unless you are clearly not involved and simply being interviewed as a witness to something - is to make no comment at all. It is not even necessary to say "no comment". Just keep your mouth shut.

[Barbarapape]

My father was falsely accused of damaging a car, the police interviewed my father
and charged him with causing criminal damage
We were lucky to find an excellent solicitor, who proved my father to be innocent in court.
The point i am trying to make is, if you are formaly interviewed by the police, always
ask for the duty solicitor if you don't have one.
My father was never the same after this, he had a heart condition, and passed away a few
months after the court hearing.
My opinion of the police is that all they want is you to confess to the alleged crime so
they can obtain a result.
This excellent video is great advice, don't say anything until you speak to a solicitor.

[kennethatkins]

Very informative . How is it that the public, are generally not aware of this information ? Very much appreciated . Thank you .

[johnhewer]

I would add stay away from duty solicitors especially at the hearing. In my case he new nothing about the case until he sat in front of me just before we went in. He got everything so wrong it felt like i had two prosecution lawyers.