Always consult with an attorney before speaking with a detective or other police officer. Many think they will avoid charges if they can explain their side of the story to the police. Once the state has decided to charge you with a crime, if they want to talk to you, they are not interested in proving your innocence. The police officer's job is to arrest you and the prosecutor's job is to prove you guilty. Anything you say or do could give the state the evidence it needs to convict you.