Garda questions

[TTman]

Hi
Bit of a newbi, just looking for some advise in light of the recent Garda activities.
Want questions can a Garda actually ask you if coming out of a building, after the deed is done !💕
Who is to say what took place at the visit , there is no proof ?
Am I missing something?
Thanks

[SteveB]

To sum up;

Garda can ask you any questions they like, because ANY CITIZEN can ask you any questions they like and Garda are just citizens with additional powers and duties,

But you don't have to, and should not, answer any questions.

[daz85]

I always wonder that too, I'm kinda worried about visiting certain places these days

[lovenowcrylater]

Say nothing to them even if they say they seen you do such and such. Most of it is just lies to make you crack and give up some infotmation. If you're not under arrest you're free to walk away.

[mighty899]

People are so paranoid. Nothing will happen to you. Although to be fair, if they were outside I would probably call the escort and tell her to let me in quickly so I don’t have to stand outside and draw attention to myself and her

[homealone1]

Hi
Bit of a newbi, just looking for some advise in light of the recent Garda activities.
Want questions can a Garda actually ask you if coming out of a building, after the deed is done !��
Who is to say what took place at the visit , there is no proof ?
Am I missing something?
Thanks

You are obliged to give your name and address and no more.

Why would you answer questions if you were visiting your secret mistress and it's none of their business, if they want to arrest you they must have good reason.

Do make sure that if driving and parked nearby that your tax, nct and insurance are displayed and in date, and there are no visible defects such as faulty headlight etc

[Bondvillian1]

What would happen do you guys think if I just gave my name /address and stayed silent after that, could they bring me to the station?

[daz85]

Should you give a fake name and address?

[SteveB]

Should you give a fake name and address?

NO! That is a serious offence. Do not be sucked into doing that. You do not have to give your name and address unless a guard can give you, chapter and verse, what power he is exercising to require it. But don't give a false one; that certainly gives them an opening and you commit an offence that they probably CAN prove.

[Jinxed]

NO! That is a serious offence. Do not be sucked into doing that. You do not have to give your name and address unless a guard can give you, chapter and verse, what power he is exercising to require it. But don't give a false one; that certainly gives them an opening and you commit an offence that they probably CAN prove.

I didn't think this was as long until I saw it posted.

Chapter and verse, not so. You're obliged by law to give your name. If you don't give your name you're peaking his interest in you and making him believe you are doing something wrong. He is wondering is their a warrant out for you or thinking if he runs you through PULSE will you show up as a known drug or weapon carrier and you will lose any good grace he was willing to show you.

Identify yourself and say you feel his questions are a little intrusive as you don't have a criminal record or have never been arrested (so long as that bit is true) and you feel that you should speak to a solicitor if the questioning continues. The guard knows he only has you on a whim. Be polite, wish the guard a good day and tell him you would like to leave. Always be polite and don't break eye contact. After identifying yourself you are allowed to stay silent. Worst case scenario he takes you to the station where you remain silent, a solicitor will come and you're out in no time charge free.

If you have a record you're actually in a better position than the man without one. You tell him you're name and then tell him I'm ringing my solicitor, you're picking on me cos of who I am, you're not stopping anybody else or at least I didn't see you. We'll see what my solicitor has to say about you stopping me on the street and I'm going to the Ombudsman about for you stopping me for nothing. He won't want the grief of it all incase it can be construed as picking on you.

See the guards uphold the law. But the laws are written up in your favor and not the guards. Don't be letting the thoughts of the wife or family into your head because that shows on your face and to the guard it just looks like guilt over what he has stopped you for.

Identify yourself politely and stay calm.