[ceejayoz]

> I also don't live in the US

“Don’t talk to the cops” is not global advice. In some countries it harms your defense in court. In others it gets you beaten.

Most times you hear it it’s an American talking to Americans.

[lukan]

"some countries it harms your defense in court. "

In all countries it harms your defence if you confess something wrong. But itnis not a general rule that it always hurts.

[ceejayoz]

I'm referring to things like the UK's right to remain silent, where the Miranda-style warning is:

> You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

Basically, your alibi is considered much less credible if your first mention of it is at trial.

[xigoi]

> “Don’t talk to the cops” is not global advice.

I’ve seen the advice several times on HN (a global site) and it never claimed to be USA-only.

[xboxnolifes]

And when people say "the government" on HN they arent usually talking about every government or even a world government. Frequently, its a specific government. The US one.

[ceejayoz]

You'll find HN is very frequently US-centric, yes.