He probably never did anything very wrong in his life, assumed the 'justice system' cared about what the right thing is
Most people who have never been through the court system naively think that if they just tell the truth that things will be alright. The law is not morality and the truth is just as likely to get you in trouble as a lie.
“Waived his fifth amendment rights…” NEVER talk to the police folks.
Most people who have never been through the court system naively think that if they just tell the truth that things will be alright. The law is not morality and the truth is just as likely to get you in trouble as a lie.
This is reason enough to tear down the whole of society and start over.
Yup, one experience with the US court system for a misdemeanor turned me into even more of a cynical asshole than my combat tours in Afghanistan.
You can talk to them if you're being questioned but the only thing you should be saying is 'Lawyer'.
Well, I'll be happy to help, please forward all questions, in writing, to my attorney or the one the state provides for me.
More like anything you say will be twisted, misremembered, and embellished to be used against you.