sbrawley wrote:In other words, the first thing out of your mouth should be "I want to speak with my attorney"
Exactly.
That would be extremely rude to say that to a complete stranger.
I would recommend the following: "Hello, my name is Wild Bill and I would like to speak with my attorney prior to answering any questions."
Yeah, but if that "stranger" identified himself as a police officer then he is no longer a stranger and I would ask for my attorney.
healthinsp wrote:I'll just stick with my right to remain silent and have a lawyer present.
That's the takeaway for sure. But in a high-stress, post-shooting environment, how strong will your resolve be in a closed room with professional interrogators.
Forewarned is fore-armed
At the scene, who knows? But I won't be in any closed room with professional interrogators unless my attorney is there with me.
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mamabearCali wrote:A lawyer told me that in the event of a shooting to identify the attacker, identify any weapons used, then stay quiet and get an attorney.
Something along the lines of "That man attacked me, with that knife. It is in the bush over there. He said he would kill me. Respectfully I would like to speak to an attorney before I answer any more questions."
That's also the advice Massad Ayoob gives. I attended a seminar conducted by a local attorney, and he recommended saying something along the lines of: "I'm sorry, but the stress of this encounter has left me feeling ill, and I think I need to seek immediate medical attention." IOW, get out of the police presence without immediately taking a stand one way or the other regarding an attorney in order to calm down and collect your thoughts.
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