Something very similar to this happened me and my solicitor actually advised me to speak to them. Said he usually tells people to just say ‘no comment’ when making a statement but he said it was quite clear I was innocent and so I should tell them what happened. Depends on the circumstances I guess, but that statement kept me out of court I believe.
True, talk to the police only on advice from your lawyer.
Isn't always the case. I faced 30 years for something I didn't do when I was younger. I even had witnesses. I spoke to the police with full honesty and still sat in jail for 3 months because I couldn't afford the bond. Before going before the judge my attorney offered me their plea bargain for 10 years. I refused because I was innocent. Go before the judge 10 minutes later and all charges were dropped by the state. All this from some dumb pissed off cunt of an ex. I had no record then or now other than speeding tickets.
Edit: fixed typo
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