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As far as I can tell, it's almost never the case that not saying anything prior to talking to a lawyer will actually harm you defence, despite what the police m

• dalore 13y ago
  It's different in the UK. If something comes up after the fact that you should have told. See "facts later relied on": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_silence_in_England_and_Wales http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_silence_in_England_and...
  • shawabawa3 13y ago
    From that link: > no inferences can be drawn from any failure occurring before the accused is allowed an opportunity to consult a legal advisor I would be shocked if they could actually use you refusing to talk without legal advice against you
    • scott_w 13y ago
      They can't. In the UK you are usually asked by the desk sergeant if you want a solicitor before they will question you. Of course, you can be questioned while not being under arrest but again, you can ask for a lawyer before they question you. I can't think a police officer could say in court: "He refused to be questioned before we arrested him" because you're not under any obligation to talk to the police in day-to-day life.