> but the prosecutor is allowed to submit silence as evidence of guilt in and of itself. In Germany they are not allowed to do that (the police might tell you

> but the prosecutor is allowed to submit silence as evidence of guilt in and of itself. In Germany they are not allowed to do that (the police might tell you that, but they tend to be somewhat misleading). > That is extremely different than a prohibition against self-incrimination. And this prohibition is actual a central principle of the German law system (and the right to remain silent follows from this). And the common advice from lawyers here is exactly the same as it is in the US, do use the right to remain silent. Even if you are innocent.. you have nothing to gain by talking (especially without lawyer present).