Right to Privacy

[whimangb]

If someone (A) is wanted on suspicion of murder and has a sister (B) who lives in another city, but there is no evidence to show that B has seen, spoken to or had any communication with A, or that B has any knowledge of the crime in question, can B lawfully refuse to be questioned by the police?

(NB My last query was answered brilliantly by a lieutenant with Beverly Hills PD: 'location is everything.')

 

[Silverplum]

If someone (A) is wanted on suspicion of murder and has a sister (B) who lives in another city, but there is no evidence to show that B has seen, spoken to or had any communication with A, or that B has any knowledge of the crime in question, can B lawfully refuse to be questioned by the police?

(NB My last query was answered brilliantly by a lieutenant with Beverly Hills PD: 'location is everything.')

And did that BHPD Lt. also tell you that the name of your state does not matter?

It does.

 

[Antigone*]

Since when do Beverly Hills Cops do homework Where the heck was Axel Foley when I needed him.

 

[CdwJava]

If someone (A) is wanted on suspicion of murder and has a sister (B) who lives in another city, but there is no evidence to show that B has seen, spoken to or had any communication with A, or that B has any knowledge of the crime in question, can B lawfully refuse to be questioned by the police?

Anyone can refuse to talk to the police. However, if the police believe they have sufficient probable cause to charge person B with a crime for harboring a fugitive or some other relevant offense in your un-named state, they can arrest person B or seek an indictment as appropriate.

 

[whimangb]

The state is California. Sorry I didn't say so in the first place. Thanks for the replies to date.

 

[CdwJava]

The state is California. Sorry I didn't say so in the first place. Thanks for the replies to date.

B can refuse to talk to the police. However, if it later comes to light that she aided A in his flight or in any further action, then B could face some criminal charges depending on the nature of her actions.