The police say you're not in trouble. So, why are they questioning you? When a cop says you're not in trouble, what he really means is you're not in trouble yet. He's just setting the stage for what he's required to do based upon whether or not you're being detained. You need to ask, "Am I being detained?" If he says no, you should be gone. He's building a case against you and ultimately you're going to be in trouble if you keep talking. The only thing you should ever say to a police officer, seven words, you know them, "I don't answer questions without a lawyer."