If we have learned anything from the past few series of posts, it is that there are no clear answers as to what will a person need to do if he is under investigation.
We know that the person must first determine if he is under investigation, and that in and of itself is no easy task. Further, we have three guidelines as to determine whether or not the person needs an attorney if the person is under investigation.
But, there are no hard and fast guidelines. As I mentioned in an earlier post, as an attorney, especially one who works in white collar criminal defense and fraud, I cannot stress enough that once words are spoken, especially in a recorded setting or if a person is placed under oath and asked to give answers to questions in a formal, legal setting, these words are hard to retract.
For a conclusion, therefore, the warning "think before you speak" is always appropriate.
We know that the person must first determine if he is under investigation, and that in and of itself is no easy task. Further, we have three guidelines as to determine whether or not the person needs an attorney if the person is under investigation.
But, there are no hard and fast guidelines. As I mentioned in an earlier post, as an attorney, especially one who works in white collar criminal defense and fraud, I cannot stress enough that once words are spoken, especially in a recorded setting or if a person is placed under oath and asked to give answers to questions in a formal, legal setting, these words are hard to retract.
For a conclusion, therefore, the warning "think before you speak" is always appropriate.
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS BLOG IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE NOR
IS IT INTENDED TO BE LEGAL ADVICE. IF
THE READER HAS ANY LEGAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO AN ATTORNEY.
Have a great and fraud-free day.
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tausk
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