Titan:
I'd say that there are far more folks on the STFU side than the other. Even the folks on the expansive statement side suggest something along the lines of: "He was going to kill me. I had to stop him. Those people [pointing] saw what happened. Another fellow was with him and ran away. I dropped a magazine over there [pointing]. I'll answer all your questions, but I have to speak with my attorney first."
No one is saying that you should answer questions at the scene or agree to be interrogated by the detective.
I have had real adrenalin dumps twice (once in the recovery room and once when I became dizzy while driving). My heart rate was well over 150, my blood pressure was high as well, and my hands were vibrating 1" plus. I was definitely not thinking clearly. I expect that in the aftermath of a self defense incident I would be in far worse shape.
In the video, the police officer suggested that agreeing to an interview with the detective is like agreeing to a boxing match with an Olympic champion. Bad idea. Really bad idea.
Considering that the two highly experienced defense attorneys have nothing but your best interest at heart, and have the most direct experience with people who talked when they shouldn't have, I give their opinions the greatest weight. It was quite remarkable when that question was posed. It wasn't as though they both said quietly "you probably shouldn't make a statement." Instead, they both jumped in and basically said STFU!!
In fact, if you go over here, you'll see an article from Lisa Steele where she says "STFU": www.neshooters.com/miranda.pdf
So please don't use my post as "ammunition" for making a statement to the police at the scene.
I'd say that there are far more folks on the STFU side than the other. Even the folks on the expansive statement side suggest something along the lines of: "He was going to kill me. I had to stop him. Those people [pointing] saw what happened. Another fellow was with him and ran away. I dropped a magazine over there [pointing]. I'll answer all your questions, but I have to speak with my attorney first."
No one is saying that you should answer questions at the scene or agree to be interrogated by the detective.
I have had real adrenalin dumps twice (once in the recovery room and once when I became dizzy while driving). My heart rate was well over 150, my blood pressure was high as well, and my hands were vibrating 1" plus. I was definitely not thinking clearly. I expect that in the aftermath of a self defense incident I would be in far worse shape.
In the video, the police officer suggested that agreeing to an interview with the detective is like agreeing to a boxing match with an Olympic champion. Bad idea. Really bad idea.
Considering that the two highly experienced defense attorneys have nothing but your best interest at heart, and have the most direct experience with people who talked when they shouldn't have, I give their opinions the greatest weight. It was quite remarkable when that question was posed. It wasn't as though they both said quietly "you probably shouldn't make a statement." Instead, they both jumped in and basically said STFU!!
In fact, if you go over here, you'll see an article from Lisa Steele where she says "STFU": www.neshooters.com/miranda.pdf
So please don't use my post as "ammunition" for making a statement to the police at the scene.
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