Talk to a Lawyer Before You Talk to the Police

If law enforcement is asking about a potential criminal case, there is no such thing as “off the record.” You should be extremely cautious about speaking to police or investigators without legal counsel, even if they haven’t arrested you or read you your rights.

Officers are trained to gather evidence, and that includes statements you make. They might say things like, “We just want to hear your side of the story,” or “Help us understand what happened,” or “We just need to clear some things up.”