If you are arrested and charged with a crime, there are several important things that you should remember. The most important one is that you have the right to remain silent. In other words, apart from providing your basic information, such as your name and date of birth, you should not talk to the police about anything else when they question you. Instead, invoke your right to remain silent.
The other thing you should remember is you have the right to speak to an attorney. An experienced criminal lawyer advises you on the information to provide to the police and what to withhold. Without legal representation, one can easily incriminate themselves.
Keep in mind that any conversations you have with your lawyer are confidential. Any other conversations that you have, including with your family, friends or other inmates, are monitored and recorded, and could be presented as evidence against you.