Does the law allow you to interview Escobar? Explain why or why not, including the circumstances under which it would be lawful and circumstances under which it would not be lawful. Explain specifically what you’d do as a detective in regard to interviewing Escobar.

Critical Thinking Assignment Part IV

Assume the following:

You are a Santa Monica Police detective. You’re investigating a murder case and the primary suspect is a man named Timothy Escobar. The case is still under investigation and charges have not yet been filed by the District Attorney’s Office.

Escobar is in custody at the Ventura County Jail for a burglary case that is unrelated to your homicide investigation. Charges have been filed in the burglary case. Escobar has already been to court for his arraignment and is represented by counsel on the burglary case.

In order to complete your investigation, you need to interview Escobar.

Submit a paper of at least 500 words which addresses the following: Does the law allow you to interview Escobar? Explain why or why not, including the circumstances under which it would be lawful and circumstances under which it would not be lawful. Explain specifically what you’d do as a detective in regard to interviewing Escobar.