What does “anything you say will be used against you in court” exactly mean?

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Is it really “anything” and how will it be used? Never thought about it, but it sounds kind of strange.

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OP: to call someone guilty in court requires a series of steps. The accuser is the one who has to prove stuff, not the defender. In case of doubt defender wins.

The accuser has to start by showing this person is related to this.

Then that they were there at that time.

Then that they did it.

This needs evidence, including there was a method, a motive, opportunity

Imagine you say:

“Well, I saw nothing suspicious there” – you’ve already established you were there. Now they don’t have to show that. you did.

If in the conversation you admit you didn’t like the guy – well, here’s some motive.

Even an honest mistake or recolection can later be used to accuse you of being a liar.

Check this short video:

[Never Talk to the Police; Even With Your Lawyer Present](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6-xQ3mhGWg)

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