Most people would like to cooperate and clear things up right away, but they usually talk without knowing their rights. The Constitution outlines certain safeguards in police confrontations. When a person knows when to keep quiet and when to seek legal counsel, he/she will reduce the chances of ruining his/her defense even before the case commences.
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