1. The police may say that they are just at an investigation stage and no decision has been made to lay charges. They may say they just want to hear your side of the story.
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3. The police may state that they don’t believe the complainant and they just want your version to complete their file.
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5. Comments like, “we have or we are going to get DNA samples” can be made when there is no truth those statements.
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7. The police can make any false statement about the existence of fictitious evidence – e.g. We have a cell phone video or a taped message when in fact no such evidence exists.
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9. The police will often try to play on the guilt complex if a suspect refused to cooperate with them and answer their questions. They will often suggest that “if you have nothing to hide, just tell us your side of the story.”

Failure to “tell your side of the story” or to answer any questions does not imply guilt or that you have anything to hide.

Refusing to answer police questions cannot be used against you in a court of law.

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT! FAILING TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT IS NOT A SIGN OF GUILT. IT IS A LEGAL RIGHT.

In almost every instance A SUSPECT UNDER INVESTIGATION SHOULD EXERCISE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT.

ASSAULTS & DOMESTIC ASSAULTS

SEXUAL OFFENCES

FIREARMS & WEAPON OFFENCES

FRAUD; CONSPIRACY; THEFT