Investigation — Sexual Assault — Arrest Statement

January 2, Year 1

To:  Detective B***, Toronto Police Force, 42 Division
Re:  Allegation of Sexual Assault by Wendy C.

I, Fred G., hereby confirm that I have instructed my counsel, Craig Penney, (i) that I do not wish to be interviewed or questioned by the police, (ii) that I do not wish to make any statement, (iii) that I do not wish to give any other evidence — be it bodily impressions, handwriting samples, or hair, blood, saliva, or other bodily sample, (iv) that I do not want to consent to a search of my person or property, and (v) that I do not want to participate in any line-up. I have instructed Mr. Penney to draw up this document so that any officer who attempts to obtain from me a statement, other evidence, or any consent, can be informed of my wishes. If any statement, other evidence, or consent is obtained from me, it will not be free or voluntary.

If I am arrested, however, I do wish to cooperate by providing information you require in order to release me — my name, proper identification, home address, etc. I also wish to cooperate by submitting to your authority to search me incident to my arrest and by providing my fingerprints and photographs as required by the Identification of Criminals Act. I do not wish to provide any more information or cooperation other than that which is absolutely necessary for those purposes.

Any queries may be directed to Mr. Penney's office by telephone at 416 410 2266 or by e-mail to craig@craigpenney.com.

I also wish to speak immediately with Mr. Penney. Please allow me access to a telephone so that I may contact Mr. Penney. If Mr. Penney is not immediately available, I do not wish to speak with duty counsel. Please hold off questioning me until I have had an opportunity to consult with Mr. Penney.

Signed:  Mr. Fred G.

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