Called in for Police Questioning Under Caution? What to Understand Before Entering the Interview Room
A call from the police can arrive in the middle of an entirely ordinary day. You may be asked to come to the station and answer a few questions without being told clearly whether you are a witness, a person who may have information, or a suspect. It is easy to underestimate the situation and assume that honesty alone will resolve everything. Questioning under caution, however, is not an informal conversation. It may be the beginning of criminal proceedings, and the account you give can later be compared with documents, cameras, messages, witnesses and other evidence. The hours before the interview are therefore important for understanding your status, organizing the facts and avoiding impulsive decisions.
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