Legal Battles - Canada vs Patrick Fox
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RCMP Arrest Script for Patrick Fox (Again) (2016-06-16)

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Statement of Patrick FOX
Burnaby File:
16-25379
Statement Date:
2016/06/16
Statement Time:
19:10 hours
  • Montagliani:
    Cst. Heather MONTAGLIANI
  • Fox:
    Patrick FOX

Corrected by Constable Montagliani on August 2nd, 2016.

Audio recording of the entire entire interaction

1.
Montagliani:
This is Cst. MONTAGLIANI reg number 60669 June 16th 2016, 19:10 hours Burnaby RCMP file 2016-25379 just doing the post access to counsel (inaudible). Alright come on out. Just ah hang tight right there.
2.
Fox:
Mmm hmm.
3.
Montagliani:
Okay so did you speak to a lawyer of your choice?
4.
Fox:
I spoke to whoever it was that was on the phone. I didn't choose him.
5.
Montagliani:
You didn't choose a lawyer?
6.
Fox:
No just whoever came on the phone there.
7.
Montagliani:
Okay so that was the legal aid counsel,
8.
Fox:
Yeah okay sure.
9.
Montagliani:
And prior to that you said that you wanted to talk to a public defender.
10.
Fox:
Sure yes,
11.
Montagliani:
So,
12.
Fox:
I thought you meant like somebody that I chose by name somebody,
13.
Montagliani:
Okay.
14.
Fox:
That I explicitly requested.
15.
Montagliani:
Yeah we can put you in touch with any lawyer you wish,
16.
Fox:
Sure.
17.
Montagliani:
But ah at this point did you speak to the lawyer that ah, you chose?
18.
Fox:
I spoke yes to the legal aid person I suppose.
19.
Montagliani:
Name of the lawyer?
20.
Fox:
I'm sorry?
21.
Montagliani:
Name of the lawyer?
22.
Fox:
I have no idea.
23.
Montagliani:
Okay he didn't tell you his name?
24.
Fox:
I don't recall.
25.
Montagliani:
Okay. So do you understand the legal advice that ah you receive?
26.
Fox:
Yes I do.
27.
Montagliani:
Okay.
28.
Fox:
And I don't entirely agree with it.
29.
Montagliani:
Okay.
30.
Fox:
He urged me not to talk to the police.
31.
Montagliani:
Okay.
32.
Fox:
Which I understand in most cases that would be the right thing to do because the person doesn't really know much about the law and they could incriminate themselves but I think usually I'm okay talking to the police.
33.
Montagliani:
Okay.
34.
Fox:
Because I know what things not to say.
35.
Montagliani:
Okay. Did your lawyer tell ya that they'd be coming down to the police station to provide you with any advice in person?
36.
Fox:
No.
37.
Montagliani:
Okay. Perfect. Okay so I'll take ya back to your cell. Now that we've done that okay?
38.
Fox:
Sure.
39.
Montagliani:
Okay head down this way.
40.
Fox:
Um, but can you tell me ah, what is the (inaudible)
41.
Montagliani:
Okay so well like I said you've been arrested so you're not detained you're now arrested (inaudible) police custody.
42.
Fox:
Yes I understand.
43.
Montagliani:
So I will be back, my partner's gonna come back and talk to you in a few minutes here okay?
44.
Fox:
Okay.
45.
Montagliani:
I just wanted to make sure you had a chance to access counsel.
46.
Fox:
Sure.
47.
Montagliani:
Okay? And then we'll go from there.
48.
Fox:
Um do you (inaudible) at this point that (inaudible) probably be going (inaudible) the morning and see a judge or something?
49.
Montagliani:
You have to be presented in front of a judge within 24 hours.
50.
Fox:
Well I understand I have that right.
51.
Montagliani:
Yes.
52.
Fox:
But the police also have the discretion to do the um what's it called ah,
53.
Montagliani:
We can do a bail hearing and that,
54.
Fox:
(inaudible) ah own recognizance thing like that last time,
55.
Montagliani:
Yeah.
56.
Fox:
Back in July.
57.
Montagliani:
When you're gonna be presented before a JP.
58.
Fox:
Okay.
59.
Montagliani:
So be back in a few minutes okay?
60.
Fox:
Sure.
61.
Montagliani:
Thanks. Concluded here.