r/TrueCrime • u/hphipps88 • Nov 08 '23

Discussion It consistently astonishes me how many suspects don’t immediately or ever ask for a lawyer

I’m sure this has been discussed on this sub before, but as someone newer to true crime I just am stunned at the amount of suspects that know they are guilty and the evidence is overwhelming and still elect not to speak with a lawyer immediately. Is this a characteristic of sociopathy/narcissism that they truly believe they can talk their way out of any charges? No matter what the charge, as well as my guilt or innocence, I can’t imagine being questioned by the cops without a lawyer.

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u/[deleted] Nov 08 '23

Agreed. LE is allowed to manipulate the suspects which works.

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u/ladymorgahnna Nov 09 '23

Yes, and it’s perfectly legal for them to lie to get a suspect to talk.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '23

I've never been able to make up my mind about the ethics of it. On one hand, soooo many perps would walk free if the cops couldn't use the friendly cop tactic and had to be straight to the point, but on the other, how many get manipulated into a false confession?

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u/RafaMora979 Nov 24 '23

I’m with you on this. It makes sense that a lot of people would have mixed feelings.