Advice From a QC
In discussions over lunch with a QC mate some time ago about Schapelle Corby, I was given the following advice in dealing with police/customs/etc. , to avoid self incrimination and provide maximum room for your ultimate defence if you are in danger of getting Corbyised. Pity Schapelle didn't know this. - never give a direct answer - ever.
Customs: "Is this your bag?"
Sunfish: "It looks like my bag"
Customs: "Did you pack this bag yourself?"
Sunfish: "It looks like the bag I packed"
Customs: " Are these your drugs?"
Sunfish: "I reject that allegation...and so on
P.S. That is why you hear John Howard "reject that allegation" all the time. It sounds like a denial, but it isn't really anything at all one way or the other.