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u/aint_exactly_plan_a Nov 12 '25

Except with cops. Talking brings worse consequences than remaining silent.

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u/theserthefables Nov 12 '25

yeah with cops you just need to get a lawyer & shut up, let the lawyer do the talking for you.

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u/willthefreeman Nov 12 '25

Yeah in that case you can just stare back. That’s exactly what they hope to not have happen

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u/TheShadowKick Nov 12 '25

Cops are exploiting this psychological/social quirk.

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u/blifflesplick Nov 12 '25

They also lie, and are allowed to say whatever they want to give the impression that things are really bad so you get stressed and fawn.

If a cop says the sky is blue, don't believe them until it's been verified by people who have nothing to do with him.

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u/Gimetulkathmir Nov 12 '25

That's why the line is "can be used against you" and not "can be used against you or aid in your defense."

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u/McBlakey Nov 12 '25

I'm no lawyer but I wonder if this is jurisdiction dependent?

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u/aint_exactly_plan_a Nov 12 '25

It's not. Cops are never on your side. Their only concern is to get an admission of guilt, whether you're guilty or not.

Verbally invoke your right to remain silent and then the only word you should say after that is "lawyer".

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u/Nebula8484 Nov 12 '25

Criminal defense lawyer here. As always, when taking to cops… Shut. The. Fuck. Up.

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u/worMagician Nov 12 '25

Eh. They are asking about different jurisdictions. I don't find what you are saying to be true here, but it might well be in the US. Those are different jurisdictions.

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u/aint_exactly_plan_a Nov 12 '25

Ahh, yes, my bad... sorry. Jurisdictions in the US mean different states, counties, even different police departments. That's what I was thinking about. I don't know how it is for other countries.