Originally Posted by pornlaw

Oh no... never talk to the press. Every statement can and will be used against you - even if its not the defendant saying it.

I never give statements on the behalf of my clients even in civil cases. Its not my case to comment on.

In a criminal matter you never say anything. Unless you are a well known high profile criminal defense attorney that has certain reporters in your pocket that you know will get out your story in the exact way you want it out there - basically the guys that will let you write your own statement and will not twist it.

Otherwise it is a huge risk to take.

Good-luck with his defense though.