And nine months worth of investigation doesn't raise concerns? If the authorities have evidence that a crime was committed, of what consequence is a statement from the suspect? How convenient that they are choosing to submit to the DA just days prior to the election. That is, assuming that they actually do so.
If I had any indications whatever that I was suspected of a crime, I would say absolutely nothing. Anything that I might wish to say could be said later. My advice to Ann would be to say nothing. What would your advice be?
This could be resolved, one way or another, in about twenty minutes--but Coulter's attorney has to be willing to resolve it. Until that situation obtains, it's "under investigation."
If the authorities have evidence that a crime was committed, of what consequence is a statement from the suspect?
Potentially exculpatory or mitigating.
If I had any indications whatever that I was suspected of a crime, I would say absolutely nothing. Anything that I might wish to say could be said later. My advice to Ann would be to say nothing. What would your advice be?
That would depend on the circumstances. If she voted in the wrong precinct, but did not present a straw address, I'd tell her to just confirm that she gave the correct address and pay the fine.
If she presented a straw address, I'd recommend doing whatever she can to plead it down to a misdemeanor, and to do so immediately. "Convicted felon" is not a career enhancer in the media biz unless you're a rapper.