Criminal lawyers don't need to be told that their disadvantaged clients aren't always the brightest members of society. But it seems even the most intellectually challenged have grasped the importance of having a lawyer present - kind of. Obiter found this extract on a policeman's blog, which - if you listen to the Old Bill - may provide an interesting insight into what kind of conversation their clients are having with the boys in blue before they enter the room:


'I need to ask you some questions about an allegation of theft.'

'I ain't saying nuffing 'til I spoke to my lawyer.'

'Okay. Who is your solicitor?'

'No comment.'

'I understand you do not want to say anything, but can you tell me your solicitor's name so I can call him for you?'

'No comment.'

'No you don't understand, this is not an interview. Just tell me which solicitor you want to speak to.'

'No comment.'

'Are you refusing to tell me?'

'No comment.'



Taken from: http://madmax-plodcast.blogspot.com