[paranoidrobot]

In many countries, the answers get really complicated, really quickly, and can vary based on location and other factors.

For instance in NSW Australia, you may be cautioned by police that “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you do say will be taken down and may be used in evidence against you. It may harm your defence if you fail to mention something now which you later rely on in court.” [1][2]

The impact of this is incredibly complicated, and it'll take a lawyer to fully explain it. Which, if you don't have one on hand when you're questioned - can be a major issue.

[1] http://theconversation.com/when-you-say-nothing-at-all-nsw-a... [2] https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/oppn-slammed-...

[AlexCoventry]

The Interview is a great movie about this, with Russell Crowe and Hugo Weaving.

[paranoidrobot]

I'm not sure I'm following this comment.

The only movie I can find with both of those actors in it is Proof[1] from 1991, and it doesn't seem to be about anything to do with law enforcement/not speaking to police/right to silence.

[1] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102721/

[AlexCoventry]

Ah, I was confused. It was Hugo Weaving and Tony Martin.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120714/