" Most criminal defendants talk their way into prison. Few talk their way out. The best single piece of advice I have ever given a client is to just keep your mouth shut. Talk to no one about your case, not even your own wife. You keep close counsel with yourself. You take the nickel and you live to fight another day. "

― Michael Connelly , The Crossing (Harry Bosch, #18; Harry Bosch Universe, #27)