On: Why people confess to crimes they didn’t commit

[hdfbdtbcdg]

You have the absolute right to a solicitor before giving a statement. Your solicitor will advise appropriately - until they have I personally would shut up.

[JoeSmithson → hdfbdtbcdg]

Giving a statement is not the same thing as being interviewed as a suspect. You don't have a right to a solicitor before giving a witness statement, but it's completely up to you whether you want to give a statement.

You have a right to free and independent legal advice if you are interviewed under caution as a suspect (whether or not you have been arrested).

[hdfbdtbcdg → JoeSmithson]

The thing is the police have a small habit of not really telling you that you are a suspect...

[JoeSmithson → hdfbdtbcdg]

Not in the UK; the rules around interviews are very clear (PACE Code C) and very strictly enforced.

What are you basing your statement on?

[hdfbdtbcdg → JoeSmithson]

This covers interviews under caution. Remember that the police can/will take a note of everything you say...

I am not giving advice only friendly suggestions based on other people's real world experience. You are free to ignore me.