Your Miranda Rights:
While wording can vary slightly by jurisdiction, it must include:
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.
Do you understand these rights?
Most importantly is #1. Be quiet. Shhhh… Stop talking. Get an attorney.
After an incident - right or wrong - we tend to want to explain ourselves. To justify our actions. When the police arrive this is usually not the best time nor the correct audience (police are not the judge). And if you maimed or killed your attacker, the stakes become higher. You HAVE the right to remain silent. But do you have the ability? Bodycams will record everything you say. Police car cams will record everything you say. Be respectful. Claim your right to be silent. Claim your right for an attorney.
Understand when a police officer is in trouble they shut up and the lawyer up. If it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for you.