New York criminal defense attorneys had better get prepared for the summer. Police questioning is on the upswing, even for petty criminals in New York City.
The New York Police Department wants to increase police questioning in response to a 22 percent increase in murders this year. As a result, detectives and warrant squad officers have been ordered to thoroughly question all prisoners, even petty criminals, in the hopes of getting information that would shed some light on the larger crimes and criminals.
In addition to the increased questioning, the NYPD hopes to increase street presence by sending rookie officers to crime-prone areas. Operation Impact, as it's been named, is an initiative underway at the NYPD. It is an initiative where crime-prone areas are flooded with rookie officers.The initiative has led to a decrease in crime in heavy-hit crime areas of New York City.
In addition to increasing the number of Operation Impact officers to the crime-prone areas, the NYPD will also be bringing on officers from borough task forces to supplement the efforts in heavy crime areas.
What many suspects and petty criminals don't know is that they do not need to respond to police questioning outside the presence of their New York criminal defense attorney. Constitutional law protects suspects and individuals from self-incrimination. As a result, an individual may ask for a NY criminal defense attorney if the individual finds himself or herself being questioned by the NYPD. Many times, it's more advantageous to hire a New York criminal defense attorney when you are being questioned because NY criminal defense lawyers know which statements can get you in to trouble.
If you have questions about police questioning, it may be wise to contact a NY criminal defense attorney.
Related Resources
- Stages of a Criminal Case (FindLaw)
- Police Questioning: When Miranda Warnings Are Required (FindLaw)
- Find a New York Criminal Defense Attorney (FindLaw)
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