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In reply to the discussion: My how things have changed. [View all]Rilgin
(787 posts)Thanks for the answer. From what you are saying this sees really a rather minor issue but let me see if I really understand. He still has the right to say "I want an attorney and will not talk to you" he just isn't being informed of that right and if he talks his statements are still admissible? Meanwhile he is not conscious so can not be either questioned or given his rights. This does seems kind of silly actually.
As to politicization you are right that it seems silly. When he wakes up, I can not understand why they (meaning police and prosecutors) would not want to read him his rights and try to question him. I can't see why they would not want to read him his rights at the earliest chance to avoid any court challenges. There seems to be plenty of evidence and why create an issue. The only reason I asked the question earlier is that it seems like in answer to question from the media, they are not reading the rights and claiming it as an exception rather than just saying he is unconscious. In addition, some politicians are asking the question as though it was political. I just cant see what is to be gained by police, prosecutors or politicians by not just reading him his rights if he is going to be tried by the criminal justice system.