If I agreed to take a polygraph test tomorrow, can I now change my mind?
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If I agreed to take a polygraph test tomorrow, can I now change my mind?
The police want to question me.
Asked on July 22, 2018 under Criminal Law, Connecticut
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that a suspect cannot be made to give evidence against or otherwise incriminate themselves in a crime. In fact, they can't be made to speak with the police. They are under no legal obligation to do so even if the police show up to their house. Therefore, you don't need to submit to a polygraph or any other questioning. At this point, you should not have any more contact with the authorities, at least no without having consulted directly with a local criminal law attorney. .
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