YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT.

You didnt have to LIE. Trust me, you can just say nothing, if he bugs you about it, say you have the right to remain silent, theres nothing he can do about it.

It doesn't matter if its before, or after you are arrested, you don't have to speak without a lawyer. Like I said, watch that video and learn the law.

video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NmC5wHfCdM