Update: Attorney at interview

A “long speech” You mean your rights? :roll_eyes:

As others have said, bringing your lawyer for an interview about an issue isn’t a great look. If you are being honest and forthcoming, what is the lawyer there for, exactly?

The adjudicator will have the court records and interviews with people that know you. Part of the long speech is to explain that the purpose of the interview is to (paraphrasing) get your side of the story. When your side of the story requires legal representation, well, good luck.

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