[Stingray51]

But (as I understand it) he not only lawyered up but has reportedly refused to answer questions. It is one thing to demand to have your lawyer present for questioning (surely a good idea); it is another thing to refuse to answer questions.

[vette6387]

“It is one thing to demand to have your lawyer present for questioning (surely a good idea); it is another thing to refuse to answer questions.”

I think that the NTSB has allowed him a little time to “recover” before any questioning. Common sense says that the officials don’t want to do anything that could later be used against them by the engineer for not “respecting” his situation right after the accident. Trying to talk to him too soon and he could claim to have been intimidated.

[JRandomFreeper]

t is another thing to refuse to answer questions.

True. Not answering questions brings the 5 Amendment into play.

/johnny

[Alberta's Child]

It is one thing to demand to have your lawyer present for questioning (surely a good idea); it is another thing to refuse to answer questions.

Any lawyer worth his salt will advise his client not to answer questions. This is a criminal case, and you never let your client incriminate himself by answering questions.

[stremba]

Yeah, damn that Fifth Amendment!