Everyone, regardless of the criminal offence, has certain legal rights as defined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. There rights were included into the Charter as a means to ensure everyone is presumed innocent, until they are proven guilty in an impartial and fair court of law. If you are suspected of committing a crime, the first thing that normally occurs is the police conduct an investigation.
During the investigation, the police may request to question you as to your involvement with the crime. You do have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions posed to you by the police. You cannot be compelled to be a witness in criminal proceedings against yourself, as this would be self-incriminating and you could potentially be admitting your involvement in the crime, which could be used against you later in a court of law.
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