Re: [tlug] [OT] American Due Process (was: Hans Reiser arrested on suspiscion of murder)

[Edward Middleton <edward@example.com>]

GMO Unix Erin D. Hughes wrote:
> On 12/10/06, GMO Unix Erin D. Hughes <erin-hughes@example.com> wrote:
>
> In Japan you can say you want a lawyer till you are blue in the face....
> you'll see one when they are good and ready to let you ....and the
> questions will keep on coming till they get their answers or get tired
> and go home only to start fresh the next day. Oh ya and 1 phone call...
> you can forget about that one here too. 
>   

Not according to this site[1] which appears to be from the British 
Embassy, and this[2] one that appears to be from the American Embassy.   
They suggest that you request a toban bengoshi　当番弁護士.  According 
to these sites they are not required to provide *free* legal advice 
until indictment.  Both sites also state that they have to charge you 
within 48 hours of arrest, and they must inform you of your right to 
remain silent.

1. https://sv.uknow.or.jp/be_e/consular/atoz/a/02.htm
2. http://tokyo.usembassy.gov/e/acs/tacs-7110b.html

Edward