03-02-2018, 10:30 PM
I think the outcome of 'no comment' is very situational dependent. I was caught speeding a while ago, and because I was open and honest with the policeman (yes I was going too fast, yes I understand why you are there checking, yes I'm sorry) I was let off with a warning. If I'd tried the no comment, your trying to entrap people or bolshy approach I'm sure I'd have some points and a fine right now.
Probably slightly different if I'm being asked questions about potential illicit substances. Then maybe no comment is the best way to go. You might have to go downtown for a few hours but the burden or proof lies with the police and if you give them nothing it makes things that much harder.
This is definitely one of those situational questions where you may only be able to second guess the best approach in hindsight. But for anything serious I'd say no comment and legal representation I definitely the way to go.
Probably slightly different if I'm being asked questions about potential illicit substances. Then maybe no comment is the best way to go. You might have to go downtown for a few hours but the burden or proof lies with the police and if you give them nothing it makes things that much harder.
This is definitely one of those situational questions where you may only be able to second guess the best approach in hindsight. But for anything serious I'd say no comment and legal representation I definitely the way to go.