During the Great Wars,there was a saying “loose lips sink ships” and the same applies when being questioned by the Police.

The only information you are obliged to provide the police are personal details:-Full name, Date of Birth, Age, Home address,licence details.

All other questions should be answered “until I have received Legal advice,I wish to exercise my right of silence”.

There are a number of Rules to ruining your case

1. Think you can talk your way out of your mess:
2. Blab to the Police and you will merely reinforce their case against you;
3. Don’t tell the Police the truth.
4. Don’t tell your Lawyer the truth.
5. Don”t tell the Court  the truth.

YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE SUCCESSFUL IF:

1. You make no admissions to the police-simply provide your name,address,drivers licence,and advise the police you do not wish to make any statements except under legal advice.The Police  ask  questions,so as to make their job easier and to ensure a conviction.You are actually nailing your own coffin shut for the police.In most cases the Police intend to charge you regardless of what you say,so why say anything which will only  be thrown in your face in the witness box,having  many possible ramifications,such as lack of candour , integrity, truthfulness or prone to exaggeration.
2. Don’t be your own Lawyer.You need someone to be calm,rational,objective and knows the trade of Law.Being interviewed by the Police is a daunting and unpleasant experience.
3. Always tell the truth.