I am constantly amazed at the amount of information a person will give to the Police when they are questioned in relation to an alleged offence they have committed.

Most times, the Police do not have enough evidence to charge you. But unfortunately by talking to them and providing information, you run the risk of “filling in the gaps” for them. Of course, in respect of certain things, you must answer the question eg in traffic matters if you are asked who was driving your car.

Generally however, you are under no obligation to provide a statement or to under go an interview. 

If the police wish to speak to you about an alleged offence committed by you, it is better to get legal advice BEFORE you go down to the police station. If you cannot get advice before, then when you attend the police station, tell the policeman that you do not wish to be interviewed, and you wish to invoke your right to remain silent.

At least then your options remain open to you once you have received legal advice.

As I often say to clients: “ gaols are full of people with big mouths”

So excercise your right to silence, it may be a winner for you.