Why do police ask, "Have you ever been arrested before"?

[Subjection]

You asked a question - specifically:


It was a two-part question and I answered both parts. At this point, you're just here to argue a moot point. That's not what this forum is for.

Go back to post #24 to see what I said that you responded in that way to. It wasn't a question you were responding to.

 

[Zigner]

Go back to post #1. Read what I wrote. It wasn't based on a hypothetical. I was asking about something I've observed. You aren't required to answer the question or to participate in any way in this thread, FYI.

At THIS point, it's a hypothetical question that's already been answered several times. Yeesh.

Did you have a legal questions pertaining to a situation you are personally involved in? If not, it's hypothetical.

 

[Zigner]

Go back to post #24 to see what I said that you responded in that way to. It wasn't a question you were responding to.

I responded to your question...don't be dense.

 

[Subjection]

At THIS point, it's a hypothetical question that's already been answered several times. Yeesh.

I wasn't asking it again. I was correcting you about something you said. Don't be so defensive about it.

I responded to your question...don't be dense.

Again, you responded to something I said which was not a question. I even gave you the post number (24) so you could see that for yourself. If you want to continue asserting that you said it in response to a question, that's your choice. But you don't need to have an attitude about it.

 

[Silverplum]

I'm pretty sure you owe me 10 FA Bucks, poster.

 

[Zigner]

I wasn't asking it again. I was correcting you about something you said. Don't be so defensive about it.



Again, you responded to something I said which was not a question. I even gave you the post number (24) so you could see that for yourself. If you want to continue asserting that you said it in response to a question, that's your choice. But you don't need to have an attitude about it.

Are you daft? You asked a question. Your question may have been in response to another post, but that doesn't change the fact that it was a question. I've pointed out that you asked a question more than once. I even quoted your question more than once. If you cannot comprehend simple English, then we have a problem.

 

[CdwJava]

Okay ... let's try this again!

Why do they do that, and is it necessary for the person to answer?

Unless as a condition of parole or probation, NO, it is NOT required that you answer the question.

As for the WHY the police ask the question, you will find that discussion earlier. You can disagree with it all you want, the fact remains is that it has been and will continue to be a commonly asked question of people who are detained.

So why do the police ask, and would I be required to answer?

See above.

 

[Indiana Filer]

When I was in Sacramento, my shift had a Cops crew following us around for about 8 weeks. I don't recall them ever asking us to ask certain questions. But, it would make for more interesting TV.

Back in the good old days when you rounded up livestock on the highway? LOL (Can't remember...was it escaped cattle that was causing the traffic hazard? A day in the life of a police officer is never routine!)

 

[CdwJava]

Back in the good old days when you rounded up livestock on the highway? LOL (Can't remember...was it escaped cattle that was causing the traffic hazard? A day in the life of a police officer is never routine!)

Great memory! Yeah, but it was horses, not cattle!