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Suppose the police make me an offer?
If you are arrested, the police may start to make you promises or offer you a deal, by saying things such as "You're not the one we are after, but you'll be the one in real trouble unless you tell us what happened now." Sometimes they are being truthful, but sometimes they are not. Also, it is only the prosecutor who can make a "deal".

It is wise to say "Please talk about that with my attorney" and NOTHING MORE. Your attorney is better at negotiating with the police than you are, what s/he says can't NOT be used against YOU. Further, your attorney can turn meaningless "promises by the police" into binding legal agreements with the prosecutor, perhaps obtaining immunity for you.

(Updated December 5, 2007)
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