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by mrweasel 1000 days ago
> You actually shouldn't even say anything to the cops.

Unless you're in the UK, in which case: "You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defense if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."

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As a Yank, that line always felt odd when watching BritCop dramas. How is the alleged meant to know the specifics of a defence when the full charges haven't even been levied, or how is the alleged meant to read the mind of a lawyer? It just feels like something rigging the system