A suspect has departed the Prosecutor’s Office following an interrogation that lasted nearly four hours, during which they exercised their legal right to remain silent.
The individual was questioned as part of an ongoing investigation. Despite the duration of the session, the suspect opted not to provide a statement or answer the specific queries posed by the investigators.
Under the relevant legal framework, the decision to remain silent—referred to as the facoltà di non rispondere—is a procedural right that allows a suspect to avoid self-incrimination during the investigative phase of a criminal proceeding. This choice does not constitute an admission of guilt but prevents the prosecution from using the suspect’s own testimony as evidence during this stage of the inquiry.
The legal process now moves toward the issuance of the notice of closure of the investigation. This formal notification is a mandatory step in the proceedings, signaling that the Prosecutor’s Office has concluded its collection of evidence.
Following the receipt of this notice, the suspect will have a designated period to review the case file, submit additional documentation, or request further evidence to be examined before the prosecutor decides whether to request an indictment or a dismissal of the charges.
