Question:

Is whatever you’re asked about in the ‘interrogation’ room what you’re gonna get charged with?  Besides the marijuana & pipe I admitted to being mine, hydrocodone pills which I thought & was told were ibuprofen pills were in my pocket. My ‘friend’ told me to hold them & his kneebrace for him. Which is exactly what I told the officers at the station. They asked me how much of the pills I had taken & I told them none (I honestly hadent taken any). They checked my pupils & after that took me to the interrgation room & questioned me only about the weed & pipe I had & after I was released to my parents. . Does that mean im only going to be charged for what I was asked about in interrogation??

Answer:

The simple answer is no. The police can submit charges to the prosecuting agency for any crime they believe you committed. The prosecuting agency will review the submittal and file charges for any crime which can be sustained by probable cause. They may even add additional charges if the evidence supports the offense. Your statements – whether a direct admission or a direct denial of guilt – can always be used against you, and often will be used against you by an experienced prosecutor. Moreover, any other circumstantial evidence suggesting guilt can also be used as a basis to charge you with a crime even if you refused to speak to the police. It’s important to consult an experienced criminal defense attorney who can review all the surrounding facts and circumstances in your case for legal and constitutional violations and fight for your rights. Good luck!


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