witnssing a crime

donna32 | 09:06 Sat 12th Apr 2008 | Law

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i witnessed an accident and gave my name and address to the police. I would like to know if I have to give a statement to the police. I dont want to but dont know where I stand with this legally
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Is this a scam ?

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Ethel

You can't be forced to give a statement, but why would you not want to help the police?

Wop/tpo

I would think that any statement has to be given voluntarily,
which should allow you to abstain if you so wish.

donna32

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The person who caused the crash(car was empty) lives on the same road as me. The person in question had a very bad reputation. I would prefer not to get too involved.

randyraven

Donna ....This is why I never get involved in things like this.
I used to work in a garage once as a student and I winessed lots of incidents.
Afer a few threats and hassle ...I just used to say
"I Know nothing !"

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