Tell the police officer or detective that you want to talk to your lawyer. Repeat this request to every officer who speaks to you.

Identify yourself, if asked. If the incident relates to a motor vehicle, produce your license, registration, and insurance card, if asked.

Beyond identifying yourself, give no other information. Answer no other questions. Admit nothing. Deny nothing. Sign nothing. If you are asked any other questions, reply politely, "I would rather not discuss it."

Call your lawyer at your first opportunity. Note: if you are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey, you must give breath samples before you have the right to call your lawyer. Breath tests are the only tests required. If you are asked to perform field sobriety tests, you should politely refuse.

Remember: Even a fish would not get caught if he kept his mouth shut.

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