The Magic Words That Stop Police Questioning.
If you are arrested, police are allowed to lie to you. They can say, "If you talk, we will go easy on you." They can say, "We have your friend in the other room, and he blamed you."
They want you to talk. They want a confession.
There are four magic words that stop them in their tracks: "I want a lawyer."
Once you say that, they legally must stop questioning you. It is your constitutional shield. Do not try to outsmart the police. Use your rights. Ask for a lawyer, then shut your mouth until we get there.
