Seriously. My dad always told me to keep my mouth shut when it involved the police. While in shock from my accident, I talked to the police without an attorney. I barely even remember it and don't even know why I did it. I have never remembered the conversation, I just know it happened. The lesson to take home was it did nothing to benefit me. Anything said that would benefit my case is ignored, it is their job to gather evidence against you, nothing more. Linoge is talking about a book that again provides the recommendation to keep your mouth shut. The bottom line is this is your life we are talking about. There is no winning a legal battle, in Washington you can currently break even if it's ruled self-defense. But you still lose time, and the cost to you personally will be immense. If you have a self-defense shooting, keep your mouth shut until you talk to legal representation. Even if it falls well under castle doctrine. Continue reading →