Hall v. Haldane

I respectfully dissent.

A citizen is involved in a motor vehicular mishap. A police officer comes to the scene and questions the citizen. The citizen must, under penalty of law (it’s a misdemeanor under F.S. 317.701, Laws of 1971, to refuse), furnish the information. He must do this at the scene at once, without reflection, even though the information may be incriminating as to a criminal offense and further incriminate him as to civil claims. He must do this even though he may be excited and in a state of shock. He must do this without the benefit of his counsel’s presence and advice. He must…