Originally Posted by
vcdgrips
English is a precise language. Words and phrase mean things. This is particularly true in the legal context.
What would you suggest saying instead? was the OP's question.
"I will sign a complaint against them" v. I would never say that in my jurisdiction because that is a legal impossibility
"I will be happy to answer all your question[s]s once my attorney shows up." v. I will speak with you after I have had a chance to speak with my atty in private.
a. you may not want to answer all questions so why would say that you would without speaking with your atty first? If you say that you will answer all questions and you do not, you have now stated a legal impossibility (re the complaint) and failed to do what you said you were going to do.
b. you would want to speak with your atty privately before speaking with anyone else. The suggested response above makes no mention of a private conference beforehand.
