Sort of agree, but it is important to establish early that you are the victim of a crime and that you had to defend yourself for fear of life. Just immediately asserting 5th amendment and clamming up is not helpful to your case, despite it being your right to do so.
Well, I’m not an attorney but I have had need on one or two in the distant past and trust me when I tell you they all told me, ‘’Keep your mouth shut’’.