I think the point is that you generally have very little to lose by talking to a lawyer before talking to the police, even if you haven't done anything wrong.

I think the point is that you generally have very little to lose by talking to a lawyer before talking to the police, even if you haven't done anything wrong. The sad reality is that "looking guilty" by not talking is usually a lot better than genuinely trying to cooperate and saying something that can be used against you in court.