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.