questioning in incident

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bigmd1

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If an incident is reported to local police and there is an investigation, should an attorney be present for any questioning?
 
Yikes, this is a really broad question. But if you are a suspect, feel you could easily become one or even know that you did commit the crime, I would always want legal representation at every point in the investigation.
 
The cops and detectives will often lure you into saying something incriminating by being nice to you and acting like they're bonding with you as if they are impressed by the crime that was committed (not necessarily by you). A lawyer once told me that anything a cop ever wants you should make it as hard on him as you possibly can because he is trying to get an arrest to look good on his record and he doesn't care about you at all. If you are stopped for speeding, NEVER give him permission to search even if there's nothing illegal in your vehicle. Every question a cop asks you should be followed with, "I'd like to speak to my attorney and let him answer your questions". And they will try to bait you by attacking you for asking for your lawyer. They do not care about your freedom or rights whatsoever. Stay strong; You must adopt the, "It's me against them mentality" when being questioned.
 
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This is a family issue where one brother is accusing another of taking money at his place of business. This happened over 2 weeks ago and he now wants to report it to police. He has no evidence, wasn't even really sure how much/when the money was taken. Literally pointing the finger without evidence. The accused offered to take a polygraph test to prove his innocence and brother said he would pay. After the brother found out how much it costs, he also found out that if you report the incident, the police will initiate an investigation and if the accused requests the polygraph, it would not cost him. Anyway, the brother says he is going to call the police and report it.

First, I am not sure if they have to act on every incident if there is no evidence, he doesn't have much to report other than there was money, not sure how much, (thinks around $800) taken from an unlocked bag that was all over the place prior to his discovery that it was gone. Second, if there is no evidence and the accused is cleared, there is no need for the polygraph. The brother seems to be acting out of vengence, but we can't figure out why.............. So, if there is an investigation, sounds like an attorney should probably be present.

Once there is an investigation started and they want to question, how does this process work?
 
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