In contrast, in the context of a criminal case, the taking of the Fifth cannot be construed as an admission of the matter. Each page contains a maximum of 24 lines. In some states, like Massachusetts, the RPRs are not regulated and there are no rules. That may or may not have an impact on you. For instance, some attorneys use the presence of a reporter like a weapon.
Some attorneys are grateful a reporter is there.
For this reason, check whether the reporters in your state are regulated and check if your reporters has a set of guidelines. NOTE Guidelines are not mandatory. They are advisory. They are there for voluntary compliance. Tricks are played here.