Often, we speak with frantic people who have been charged with serious crimes in Weld, Morgan and Logan County. These are good people, who go to church every Sunday, own their own homes and pay their taxes. These people are charged after they speak with a Greeley, Windsor or Johnstown police officer who “wanted to ask a few questions.” Our prisons are full of good people who believed a fantasy: That the police were looking for the truth.
Andy Griffith and Barney Fife are in the Past
People make the assumption that sheriffs and deputy sheriffs in Weld, Broomfield and Boulder County are looking out for them – that they are good-natured truth-seekers just like Andy Griffith in Mayberry. Nothing is farther from the truth. Police officers aren’t looking out for you. They’re looking out for their jobs. And, they don’t get promoted because they let a “bad guy” go. They get promoted when they catch sex offenders, burglary suspects, and those driving under the influence.
A Devious “Friendly” Trap Laid by Greeley Police
You do not have to confess in order to be charged with a crime like Unlawful Sexual Contact – C.R.S. 18-3-404 in Weld, Morgan or Logan County. For example, let’s say a police officer is questioning you about an incident that happened in a bar. He asks if you met Linda at the bar last night, and mentions that he thinks she’s beautiful. The police officer casually asks if you think she’s attractive. After you agree, he goes on to say that he would understand wanting to kiss her (especially after a few beers), and jokes that it’s “not against the law, right?” Next, he asks offhand, if you did kiss her. If you say yes, you’ll be in handcuffs before you can blink. This “friendly” conversation between guys is really a trap. Maybe that stolen kiss was mutual after a few drinks last night, but this morning Linda feels she was taken advantage of. You now face serious allegations in Weld, Broomfield and Logan County.
Don’t Speak with the Police, Even if you “Have Nothing to Hide”
When you speak with the police (even if you don’t have anything to hide), there are many unseen factors at work. You don’t know what the deputy sheriff needs in order to get a conviction, and you don’t know what the “victim” has accused you of. Even if you say nothing, the police officer will write down that you did not deny the allegations strong enough. You can be certain he won’t report the things he had to say in order for you to “confess.” You may think you “have nothing to hide,” but the cops are adept at making you appear guilty. To make it simple: Don’t talk with police. They are in control and you can’t win.
Instead, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009, or submit the “Get Help Now” form. Together, we can protect your future.
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