[investigateworld]

I don't know how NC law works in that particular area, but in Cali, they would have the right to ask for a lawyer present or decline to answer question. At that point the DA would have to offer immunity or move on.
Remember Ollie North, and that era?

[JeffAtlanta]

I don't know how NC law works in that particular area, but in Cali, they would have the right to ask for a lawyer present or decline to answer question. At that point the DA would have to offer immunity or move on.

thanks! - I appreciate your legal expertise. I don't see Nifong offering immunity to anyone so maybe that is why he stopped asking the players about their whereabouts with their attorneys present - he knew they would just refuse to answer.

Wouldn't it still be standard procedure for law enforcement to ask each of the potential suspects where they were that night?

[NeonKnight]

I don't know how NC law works in that particular area, but in Cali, they would have the right to ask for a lawyer present or decline to answer question. At that point the DA would have to offer immunity or move on.

Which state you are in doesn't matter. You always have the right to remain silent.

[connectthedots]

This case should be a lesson to all the naive people who think you can trust cops and DAs to act fairly or justly.

Never talk to a cop about a crime if you think there is even a remote possibility they are trying to nail you for something you didn't do. If you think they aren't out to get you, you are wrong.

Never step outside your residence to talk to them or allow them inside. Once you do, they can screw you over in a heartbeat. Never go down to the precinct or station to talk to them. If you are going to talk to them, do it in a public place with a witness and a recording device. If they object, I guess they really aren't all that interested in talking to you.