Top Criminal Defense Attorney Bryan Hershman Reveals The Do’s And Don’ts When Questioned By Police Officers in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, Washington, United States – May 17, 2022 —

Leading criminal defense attorney Bryan G. Hershman has outlined several scenarios to be aware of when you come under police questioning.

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There are three areas that a person could be questioned by police: as a potential witness to a crime, as part of a fact-finding mission in an investigation, and when they are under arrest and treated as a criminal suspect.

The founder of Tacoma, WA, Bryan G. Hershman, Attorney At Law, said: “Many people are unaware of their rights when questioned by police. They have been trained to use specific tactics to get a confession from someone they suspect of wrongdoing.”

He reinforced the point, saying: “You need to establish why the police are talking to you. The key is to know if you are a person of interest in a crime or just a witness in a case they are investigating.

“If a police officer approaches you in a consensual encounter, you do not have to talk to them. If you do not want to answer an officer’s questions, ask if you are free to leave and walk away.”

Many people are unaware that you are not free to leave during investigative detention even though you are not under arrest. Such detention is for a limited period while police conduct their investigations, but you still don’t have to answer their questions if you do not want to.

He asserted: “An arrest is different because you are in police custody, and they can search you before taking you to the police station. But as long as you provide your name, you can choose to remain silent and not answer their questions.

“Anyone being questioned by law enforcement should know that officers can use certain tactics to get you to make statements against your interest. Officers want you to open up and give them information, but you do not have to. 

“The best bet is to stay silent until you have a lawyer by your side.”

Contact Info:
Name: Bryan Hershman
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Organization: Bryan G. Hershman, Attorney At Law
Address: 1105 Tacoma Ave. S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 253-405-4360
Website: http://bryanhershman.com

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