JSB284 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: False Confession, Free Recall, Investigative Journalism
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An investigative interview is a conversation from which the investigator hopes to obtain certain information which is relevant to a particular case. Typically used when initially interviewing a complainant or witness. The purpose of this kind of interview is to generate information to develop a crime story". An interrogation differs from an interview in that it is a process by which an individual (usually a suspect) is questioned about their involvement in the criminal activity which provides the focus for the investigation. The purpose of an interrogation is to determine if the person is guilty of the crime and in doing so, may require the accusation of the suspect and asking probing questions. Minimal or no pre-interview legal requirement; no warning of rights. Cooperative relationship between the interviewer and interviewee is likely. Purpose is to test information which has already been obtained. Extensive pre-interrogation legal requirements; warning of rights must be given.
