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.
And what would motivate a person to volunteer such information unnecessarily? Does this information lose its value if withheld from the prosecution?
If reasonable people like ourselves decide that there may be exculpatory information, doesn't that indicate that the burden of proof has not been met? Why would a person suspected of a crime arm their prosecutor with such information, assuming that it exists?
Do you presume that Ann is guilty because she is silent, despite your suggestion that she might be able to provide exculpatory information to the prosecutor?