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title: "Should I speak to the police if I'm charged with a felony in Rhode Island?"
description: "Absolutely not. Talking to police in a Rhode Island felony investigation is the single fastest way to turn a defensible case into a lost one. Here's why: Detectives are trained interrogators. They..."
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date: 2026-04-15
modified: 2026-04-29
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
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# Should I speak to the police if I'm charged with a felony in Rhode Island?

Absolutely not. Talking to police in a Rhode Island felony investigation is the single fastest way to turn a defensible case into a lost one. Here's why:

Detectives are trained interrogators. They use rapport-building, minimization ("it's not that big a deal, just help us understand"), false evidence claims (legal in Rhode Island, police can lie about what they have), and open-ended questions designed to get you talking, contradicting yourself, or placing yourself at the scene. Even if you think you're just "clearing things up," every word is recorded, scrutinized by a prosecutor, and often replayed to a jury months later stripped of all context.

You have no obligation to explain, deny, or cooperate. The Fifth Amendment exists for exactly this moment. The correct response to any felony-level questioning is:

> "I'm not answering any questions without my lawyer."

Then stop talking, even if they keep asking. Additional rules:

- **Do not** text, call, email, or post anything about the case on social media.

- **Do not** try to contact alleged victims or witnesses, that can trigger witness tampering or obstruction charges on top of the original felony.

- **Do** call Bank & Munns immediately.

We handle every communication with law enforcement and prosecutors on your behalf, protecting every defense and every negotiating angle from the start.