Statements to Law Enforcement

Under Criminal Investigation – Communications Monitored?

Criminal Defense, Statements to Law Enforcement /

If You Are Under Investigation, Assume Your Communications Are Being Monitored One of the most common—and most damaging—mistakes people make when they learn they are under investigation is assuming their calls, texts, emails, or messages remain private until law enforcement formally contacts them. That assumption is usually wrong. Whether the criminal investigation is criminal, federal, […]

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NCIS Investigation Survival Guide

Military Law, Statements to Law Enforcement /

NCIS Investigation Survival Guide Subject of a NCIS investigation? The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) investigates Sailors and Marines suspected of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).  The most common offenses are Article 120 – Sexual Assault and Article 112a – drug offenses. Follow this guide if you are under investigation by NCIS.

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How a false exculpatory statement can crush an accused at trial.

Statements to Law Enforcement /

I have previously written about why one should never waive Article 31(b) rights (the functional equivalent to Miranda rights in the civilian world) when interviewed by law enforcement unless guided by a skilled attorney.  One of the reasons is because law enforcement officers like detectives and NCIS special agents have years of training and experience

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