here is what a very good friend of mine who is a top criminal lawyer in So Cal told me to say if i ever get arrested.
" I would like to cooperate, but will only make a statement when my lawyer is present" and then you "shut the hell up, not one word"
he/Lawyer said then you call me or they may even help you contact me looking to help/be your friend so your more likely to cooperate.
I/lawyer show up ask what your being charged with or reason your being detained, then we walk...
I asked why would i tell them i want to cooperate?
he said very simple when you tell them you want to cooperate you come across innocent, and their likely to be nicer to you and treat you better. I rather they dislike me than you
I learned it the hard way
never ever give a statement!!!!!