South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
IF I’M ARRESTED IN FORT LAUDERDALE DO I HAVE TO TALK TO THE POLICE?
No. A police officer can stop you can talk to you but you don’t have to respond. If you believe you are the focus of a criminal investigation, or a person of interest, ask for a lawyer.
The only person who can force you to answer any questions is a judge. Police can ask, you don’t have to answer,