Advice!!

[bezeau13]

 Recently my fiance's son was abused. There were 5 of us that were labeled as suspects. Myself, my fiance', her parents and her ex. To make a long story short, at the initial hearing the judge asked that all of us take a Polygraph. At first I was kind of excited because I thought they were highly accurate but after researching it on the internet and finding this website I realized how wrong I was.

The detective has called me and tried to make me feel like I was crazy for turning down the polygraph test. His exact words were, "You realize what everyone will think if they all pass and you don't take it". I didn't give in though, I still refused to take it. The question going through my head was, "I know I am innocent but what if I take it and fail and everyone else passes, suddenly I am the #1 suspect."

Anyway, the detective still wants to meet with me to "talk" but no polygraph will be given. Should I do this? Should I do this without a lawyer? I have no money to pay for a lawyer though.

Any advice as to what I should do from here would be greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance.  

[George W. Maschke]

bezeau13,

You were wise to refuse the polygraph. How is it that a judge asked asked you and others to submit to a polygraph "test?" It seems premature for a judge to be involved, if no criminal charges have been filed.

I think it would be unwise for you to speak with a detective without a lawyer. At this point, I think you need sound legal advice, and I'm not competent to provide it. If you cannot afford a lawyer, a legal aid organization near you might still be able to assist. In addition, some lawyers offer free initial consultation.

[Bezeau13]

  Thanks for the advice!! :-)