The words clanged through me, the sound of slamming cell doors, the tolling of a death knell.
As I sat in the interrogation room, staring at blank beige walls, I waited for someone to come in and tell me anything.
I was operating on almost no information. I knew I was under arrest for embezzlement. I knew enough to keep my mouth shut until I could figure out what in the world was going on.
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. If you decide to answer questions now, without an attorney present, you will still have the right to stop answering at any time until you speak with your attorney. Do you understand the rights I h
