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tappy
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I am an active duty, enlisted member on the USAF. I was recently notified that i am involved in an investigation occuring in property damage. The damage was a number of scratches to an automobile that was parked on base. I was asked to speak with an investigator about the incident, in which he stated that i might be an alias or suspect in the matter. I had gone into speak with him, in which he read me my rights and asked if i wanted a lawyer present. I refused the presence of a lawyer, one because i didn't commit the crime, and two because i refuse to have a military laywer defend me due to possible favortism to the military thru political rank and stature.During the briefing i answered any questions he asked and in the end made a written statement on the case. My concern is that having already given a statement, should i get a lawyer for the case? If i decide to get a lawyer after already refusing one at first, will that incriminate me upon further questioning? If action is taken upon further questioning of the matter, can i refuse to answer questions based on the fact that i already made a statement? Or possible incrimination? I feel that the only reason i will refuse to answer questioning is that it is a waste of my time and deformizing my military character. I didn't commit the act, but if i refuse questioning that will also give them a suspicion to my decision of refusing the questioning. I am being wrongfully accused of an act that i didn't commit, and at the same time struggeling to understand my rights as a military member without getting the military involved. Any help or advice on the matter is very much appreciated.