You and the parent comment are referring to the same situation. > the prosecution is entitled to point out that you had the opportunity to fabricate it. In th

You and the parent comment are referring to the same situation. > the prosecution is entitled to point out that you had the opportunity to fabricate it. In the US, the prosecution is NOT entitled to point out that you didn't say this at the scene of the crime. This is part of what we mean in the US when we say right to remain silent.