I was watching that video from a few threads down where the lawyer and the cop say never speak to the police. That seemed over-the-top to me, but I got to thinking:
1 - if in self-defense I shoot a dangerous intruder in my home, do I need to call the police or can I claim 5th amendment privilege? If I hide or lock up the gun before the police arrive to prevent it being taken as evidence, am I within my rights? If the BG is bleeding on my stuff, can I move the body to protect my property?
2- When cops arrive and enter my house to deal with a shooting, what are the limitations on their movement / seizure of property to collect evidence? Do I have any legal right to restrict where they can go and what they can take (and will they listen to me)? Do cops need a warrant, and if so how frequently do they get one?
(Anyone who happens to know where these types of things are addressed in Maryland statute, please drop me a link.)
1 - if in self-defense I shoot a dangerous intruder in my home, do I need to call the police or can I claim 5th amendment privilege? If I hide or lock up the gun before the police arrive to prevent it being taken as evidence, am I within my rights? If the BG is bleeding on my stuff, can I move the body to protect my property?
2- When cops arrive and enter my house to deal with a shooting, what are the limitations on their movement / seizure of property to collect evidence? Do I have any legal right to restrict where they can go and what they can take (and will they listen to me)? Do cops need a warrant, and if so how frequently do they get one?
(Anyone who happens to know where these types of things are addressed in Maryland statute, please drop me a link.)