Facing a police interrogation can be terrifying, and it is natural to feel anxious under such high-pressure circumstances. Anxiety can manifest in various ways, impacting both the psychological state and physical demeanor of an individual. During an interrogation,...
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Can the police lie to you to get a confession?
Many people think the police cannot lie to them during an interrogation, but the reality is more complicated. Law enforcement officers can use various interrogation tactics when questioning you under custody, including deception. However, there are limits to this...
Are teenagers more likely to make false confessions?
Once people hear that someone has confessed to a crime, they typically believe that individual is guilty. After all, why would anyone admit to a crime they didn't commit? In actuality, there are several cases of wrongful convictions based on false confessions. Many...
What’s an unlawful interrogation during criminal investigations?
Criminal investigations are intricate processes that demand adherence to legal and ethical standards. One crucial aspect that requires careful consideration is the interrogation of suspects. There is a need to understand the concept of unlawful interrogations and...
Are police allowed to lie during an interrogation?
When it comes to criminal investigations, the interrogation process can be critical in determining whether or not a suspect is guilty. But are police officers allowed to lie during interrogations to get a confession? What are the legalities of this controversial...
More best practices when Maryland police try to interrogate you
Recently, this blog outlined several things to remember when police officers or detectives question you about a crime. We wanted to expand on that topic by discussing the American Civil Liberties Union’s (ACLU) take on police interrogations. If you are not familiar...
Why do people confess to crimes they didn’t commit?
Most of us never give the idea of false confessions a second thought. After all, why would someone confess to a crime they did not commit? In truth, the subject is much more nuanced than it first appears. There are numerous psychological factors and external pressures...