Advice for Persons Under Suspicion

The constitution gives you rights. Use them!

The first and foremost rule to remember if you are under suspicion of any kind of crime is to make use of your constitutionally protected right to silence. Many people believe that if a police officer asks a suspect or a witness questions, the person is obligated to respond to the police by answering the questions. However, it is poor practice for an unrepresented suspect to talk to the police for a number of reasons. Many people are not aware of the fact that the law protects an individuals right to seek legal representation before making a statement to the police.

Also, it is unwise to talk to friends and family members about your case without consulting an attorney first. Remember, the police can interview friends and family members to find out what statements the suspect has made about the events in question. These statements can be used as evidence before a Grand Jury and at Trial.

If you are under investigation, or if no investigation has yet started, it is essential that you talk to Randall Vogt to determine what your rights are and those rights can best be used to your advantage. Your freedom and reputation are at stake, and you should treat the matter of a sex crime investigation as being of the utmost importance. Remember, the constitution gives you rights. Use them!

For over 30 years, Portland attorney Randall Vogt has helped those victimized and accused of sex crimes.

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