Do I have to attend a police voluntary interview?
Do I have to attend a police voluntary interview?
What is a voluntary police interview? A voluntary police interview or interview under caution is a formal conversation with police that usually takes place at a police station. You do not have to attend and you can leave at any time once the interview has begun.
Can I refuse a police interview?
You will be cautioned before the interview takes place which outlines that anything you say can be used in evidence against you and that you have a right to remain silent in the interview (ie, refuse to answer any or all questions).
When to go to the police for an interview?
Therefore if asked to attend the police station for interview; please contact a member of our crime team, who are available to attend the police station, 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week. A member of our team will then contact you without delay or alternatively ring our office on 01282 433 241 and ask for the criminal department.
Is it free to go to the police station?
Our solicitors provide legal advice and assistance which is FREE of charge for anyone attending the police station for interview. Therefore if asked to attend the police station for interview; please contact a member of our crime team, who are available to attend the police station, 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week.
Why do people go to the police station?
In recent years, the police have decided in many cases to interview someone suspected of committing a crime to attend the police station voluntarily, rather than arrest. This may be because it is thought that it’s not necessary to arrest. If arrested, you can be detained for several hours and are not free to leave at any time.
Can a volunteer go to a police station?
A volunteer, however, is not under arrest and is therefore not placed under detention. Quite often a voluntary interview takes place after the police officer has called around to your house or left a note asking you to attend the police station for interview. If this occurs DO NOT attend without a solicitor.
Therefore if asked to attend the police station for interview; please contact a member of our crime team, who are available to attend the police station, 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week. A member of our team will then contact you without delay or alternatively ring our office on 01282 433 241 and ask for the criminal department.
In recent years, the police have decided in many cases to interview someone suspected of committing a crime to attend the police station voluntarily, rather than arrest. This may be because it is thought that it’s not necessary to arrest. If arrested, you can be detained for several hours and are not free to leave at any time.
Can you leave the police station after a voluntary interview?
During a voluntary interview you are free to leave the police station at any time, unless you are then arrested by the police. People often wrongly assume that because it’s voluntary and not always at a police station, a voluntary interview is somehow less serious than if you have been arrested.
Our solicitors provide legal advice and assistance which is FREE of charge for anyone attending the police station for interview. Therefore if asked to attend the police station for interview; please contact a member of our crime team, who are available to attend the police station, 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week.