Police in search for missing 5 year old
Discussion
El Guapo said:
It seems strange to me that the investigation is progressing so slowly. From the manner in which the searches are being carried out, the police still don't seem to have any information to work with.
I can only conclude that either Bridger is refusing to say anything or he does not know anything. It will be interesting to see whether he is charged or released later today.
Though he will then probably be taken somewhere for his own protection/safety?I can only conclude that either Bridger is refusing to say anything or he does not know anything. It will be interesting to see whether he is charged or released later today.
After all, he's been tried and convicted in the eyes of the general public.
Either way, his life will never be the same again.
1. Helping the police with their enquiries.
This is an informal discussion with the police. If you become a suspect you will be given the police caution (see below) so that what you say afterwards can be used as evidence. You may also be arrested.
The caution means that you do not have to answer any questions, you can have a solicitor present and the interview will be recorded. You can remain silent or say 'no comment' if you want.
You are free to leave at any time unless the police arrest you.
2. Arrest
If you are arrested, the police have formed a "reasonable suspicion" that you are responsible for the crime and the next stage for them is to secure evidence by questioning. You have the right to have a solicitor present and advise you whether to answer questions. Note: if you are arrested without such reasonable suspicion you can claim compensation for wrongful arrest.
The police caution will be given, "You do not have to say anything. However, it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."
Normally you must be charged within 24 hours after arrest or released, but if you are suspected of a serious crime (e.g. murder), this can be extended to 36 hours by a police superintendent or to 96 hours by a court.
After this time, the police must either charge you or release you.
3. Charge
Once charged with a crime you are probably going to court. That doesn't necessarily mean you are locked up straight away as the police can let you go home on "police bail". A common situation for police bail might be someone charged with a serious motoring offence.
If the Crown Prosecution Service later decides not to proceed with the case, charges can be withdrawn and you will have a clean record.
After you have been charged there will be no further police questioning. (Unless you are a terrorist)
This is an informal discussion with the police. If you become a suspect you will be given the police caution (see below) so that what you say afterwards can be used as evidence. You may also be arrested.
The caution means that you do not have to answer any questions, you can have a solicitor present and the interview will be recorded. You can remain silent or say 'no comment' if you want.
You are free to leave at any time unless the police arrest you.
2. Arrest
If you are arrested, the police have formed a "reasonable suspicion" that you are responsible for the crime and the next stage for them is to secure evidence by questioning. You have the right to have a solicitor present and advise you whether to answer questions. Note: if you are arrested without such reasonable suspicion you can claim compensation for wrongful arrest.
The police caution will be given, "You do not have to say anything. However, it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."
Normally you must be charged within 24 hours after arrest or released, but if you are suspected of a serious crime (e.g. murder), this can be extended to 36 hours by a police superintendent or to 96 hours by a court.
After this time, the police must either charge you or release you.
3. Charge
Once charged with a crime you are probably going to court. That doesn't necessarily mean you are locked up straight away as the police can let you go home on "police bail". A common situation for police bail might be someone charged with a serious motoring offence.
If the Crown Prosecution Service later decides not to proceed with the case, charges can be withdrawn and you will have a clean record.
After you have been charged there will be no further police questioning. (Unless you are a terrorist)
Dr Doofenshmirtz said:
I did wonder if maybe April was bullying this blokes kid and possibly he decided to take matters into his own hands - and it all went horribly wrong?
Pure speculation of course. It's all very odd.
For fks sake! Pure speculation of course. It's all very odd.
That has to be the most moronic comment on this, or any, thread ever.
Ozzie Osmond said:
After you have been charged there will be no further police questioning. (Unless you are a terrorist)
So the police are no longer actually questioning the suspect in custody ?If that is the case then I suspect they have got as much as they are likely to get from him and have either charged him because they believe him to be responsible, or they need extra time to find evidence or just to keep him away from the rest of the world, some of whom appear to have gone quite mad with some form of red mist.
If he is guilty of some wrongdoing, either direct or accidental then the trial is going to be interesting, the media and social networks have been in overdrive. A fair trial might be tricky unless you bus in a load of Amish jurors.
Getragdogleg said:
Ozzie Osmond said:
After you have been charged there will be no further police questioning. (Unless you are a terrorist)
So the police are no longer actually questioning the suspect in custody ?If that is the case then I suspect they have got as much as they are likely to get from him and have either charged him because they believe him to be responsible, or they need extra time to find evidence or just to keep him away from the rest of the world, some of whom appear to have gone quite mad with some form of red mist.
If he is guilty of some wrongdoing, either direct or accidental then the trial is going to be interesting, the media and social networks have been in overdrive. A fair trial might be tricky unless you bus in a load of Amish jurors.
skinley said:
Dr Doofenshmirtz said:
I did wonder if maybe April was bullying this blokes kid and possibly he decided to take matters into his own hands - and it all went horribly wrong?
Pure speculation of course. It's all very odd.
For fks sake! Pure speculation of course. It's all very odd.
That has to be the most moronic comment on this, or any, thread ever.
Grenoble said:
El Guapo said:
It seems strange to me that the investigation is progressing so slowly. From the manner in which the searches are being carried out, the police still don't seem to have any information to work with.
I can only conclude that either Bridger is refusing to say anything or he does not know anything. It will be interesting to see whether he is charged or released later today.
Though he will then probably be taken somewhere for his own protection/safety?I can only conclude that either Bridger is refusing to say anything or he does not know anything. It will be interesting to see whether he is charged or released later today.
After all, he's been tried and convicted in the eyes of the general public.
Either way, his life will never be the same again.
Seti said:
MouthBreather said:
Jessica Morris Keep it open- we need somewhere to convene if he gets released- we will need to arrange a march to his house for welsh justice if he gets released!!! X
TheSnitch said:
Getragdogleg said:
Ozzie Osmond said:
After you have been charged there will be no further police questioning. (Unless you are a terrorist)
So the police are no longer actually questioning the suspect in custody ?If that is the case then I suspect they have got as much as they are likely to get from him and have either charged him because they believe him to be responsible, or they need extra time to find evidence or just to keep him away from the rest of the world, some of whom appear to have gone quite mad with some form of red mist.
If he is guilty of some wrongdoing, either direct or accidental then the trial is going to be interesting, the media and social networks have been in overdrive. A fair trial might be tricky unless you bus in a load of Amish jurors.
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