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I agree that you have to be helpful and non-combative in terms of clam'ing up and waiting for your attorney.

That said, if you make a statement there and start going off on all the details, chances are you'll probably regret it later, not to mention your attorney will probably kick your rear as well. As mentioned in the video series - the LEO's are not your character witnesses in court...what they have 'can' be used against you. Period. - no matter how little or insignificant you think it may be - it will most likely come back to haunt you.

Personally, I'd recant what I said in the 911 call. To the previous posters point, I'd probably help with any evidence collection and point out witnesses but when the LEO comes to me with a pen and pad asking what happened, that's where I'm done. If you set the right tone - ie; I think any LEO would be able to get heads/tales on who is the perp and who is the victim, especially if there are any witnesses around pretty quickly.

My brother is a federal LEO and was a patrol officer for HPD for many years. He said if anything ever happened and I talked to the Police, he'd shoot me himself.

I think this is appropriate; "I acted in self defense and I am willing to cooperate fully but I would like my attorney to be present."

Letting the police know your cooperative but still wish legal counsel is whole-heartedly endorsed. That sounds a lot better and puts everyone at ease instead of telling the first officer "I'm not saying anything without a lawyer!"

Not sure if anyone has seen this video - I searched the forum and didn't see any references. I was reading on another forum and found these two videos. I know there are situations where folks want to talk to LEO's at a scene - but don't.

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