« Ne donnez jamais votre code ! » : Me Souleymane Soumaré dévoile les pièges à éviter lors d'une audition face aux enquêteurs
In a recent social media post, Souleymane Soumaré, a lawyer well-known for having been part of Ousmane Sonko's defense team, reminded citizens of their fundamental rights when questioned or summoned by the security forces. Balancing the protection of privacy with procedural prudence, the lawyer outlined a clear course of action to avoid the pitfalls of the investigation.
One of the major points raised by Mr. Soumaré concerns access to digital data, often central to modern investigations. According to him, cooperation is not a legal obligation regarding the unlocking of personal devices.
"Citizens must know that no one is obliged to unlock their phone if summoned by the police or the gendarmerie," he insists, before adding firmly: "Never, ever give out your phone code."
For the lawyer, the key is to avoid facilitating the exploitation of data that could be used against the defendant. He goes even further, advising a complete break with the device as soon as proceedings begin: “You are under investigation, so give up your phone altogether! Don't even open it to call your loved ones. I know of cases where investigators have taken advantage of this moment to seize the phone and exploit the information.”
Signing of the official report and the right to remain silent
Mr. Souleymane Soumaré also warned about the legal value of signatures affixed to official hearing transcripts. He urged citizens to be extremely vigilant in the face of time pressure or pressure from authorities.
"And damn it! Read what you sign!!! If you are not given time to reread, do not sign! You are not obliged to sign either!" he insisted.
This caution also extends to verbal exchanges with investigators, which he advises limiting to the bare minimum legally required unless accompanied by legal counsel. He warns against the strategy of overly familiarity sometimes used during police custody: "Never discuss a case with investigators without the presence of a lawyer. Everything you say, even in a friendly and informal tone, can be recorded in the official report as your summary statements."
In conclusion, Mr. Soumaré reiterated a fundamental principle of the rule of law: respect for individual rights. "You have rights, regardless of the charges against you," the lawyer concluded, urging everyone to remain aware of their legal protections in the face of the judicial system.
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