Every citizen has the right to remain silent when questioned by authorities. If you would rather not speak to a law enforcement officer or if you want to obtain a lawyer before speaking, you should tell the officer so. If you have a lawyer who is not there, you will have to tell the person questioning you that you want to invoke your right to remain silent. Ask the person questioning you to stop and tell him or her that you do not want to speak without a lawyer if you want to have a lawyer present. If you have a lawyer, you can tell the agents to contact your lawyer.