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"Don't talk to the police" is a bit of a slogan, rather than really saying zero word when you can help. I'll be happy to provide the police with any informatio
by powersnail 6y ago
"Don't talk to the police" is a bit of a slogan, rather than really saying zero word when you can help.
I'll be happy to provide the police with any information as long as I'm under the advisement of a lawyer.
I'll willingly testify in a court.
The problem is talking to the police directly by myself, as the police naturally see all related people as suspects. You are a witness in your own eyes; you are a suspect in theirs.
- corty 6y agoDon't talk, even with a lawyer. Get written questions and give written testimony through the lawyer.
- powersnail 6y agoThat's why I said "provide information" in my comment. I suppose that my lawyer would advise me on the appropriate medium of communication.
- cortesoft 6y agoThis won't work for most people. Lawyers are expensive, and you only get a free one if you are charged with a crime. You won't be provided a lawyer if they want to question you as a witness.
- AaronM 6y agoHa, in many places, you aren't just given a lawyer. You have to prove to the court you can't afford one. Can't prove it? Judge don't care.
- powersnail 6y agoIf the police aren't willing to provide a witness with legal protection, it's their fault that people don't want to talk to them. If I can't get a lawyer when question by a police officer, I don't answer a question. (It's different if I'm in a courtroom, obviously)