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title: "Should I talk to the detectives investigating my burglary case?"
description: "No. Never. Rhode Island detectives are professional interviewers trained to elicit admissions, inconsistencies, and placement at the scene. Anything you say - even innocent explanations - will be..."
url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/should-i-talk-to-the-detectives-investigating-my-burglary-case/
date: 2026-04-22
modified: 2026-04-22
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
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# Should I talk to the detectives investigating my burglary case?

No. Never. Rhode Island detectives are professional interviewers trained to elicit admissions, inconsistencies, and placement at the scene. Anything you say - even innocent explanations - will be locked into a report and used to charge you more aggressively. Even telling detectives "I wasn't there" can backfire if they already have a piece of evidence suggesting otherwise. The correct response is always: "I want a lawyer, and I am not answering questions." Then stop talking. Call a Rhode Island burglary lawyer immediately. This is not a sign of guilt. It is the same advice every experienced defense lawyer in the state gives every client, every time.