Yes. Be very clear. Don’t ask if you should get a lawyer. Don’t say maybe I should talk to a lawyer. Anything less than an unequivocal request for a lawyer can be spun later to say you didn’t really ask for one. Requesting a lawyer also completely shuts down questioning (besides basic biographical questions). Invoking your right to silence only stops them for a few hours before they are allowed to re-engage you and ask you to answer questions (which you can obviously refuse again). If you ask for a lawyer they cannot re-engage with you at all.
Rule #1 if you are arrested (for anything).
Don't say anything other than "I want my lawyer".
Yes. Be very clear. Don’t ask if you should get a lawyer. Don’t say maybe I should talk to a lawyer. Anything less than an unequivocal request for a lawyer can be spun later to say you didn’t really ask for one. Requesting a lawyer also completely shuts down questioning (besides basic biographical questions). Invoking your right to silence only stops them for a few hours before they are allowed to re-engage you and ask you to answer questions (which you can obviously refuse again). If you ask for a lawyer they cannot re-engage with you at all.
I’m not sure who enforces these rules though.