Rape victims (albeit not criminal) are still considered suspect.
Given the fact that the police and district attorneys do not represent the rape victim, but represents the State, rape victims might want to remain silent until they have gotten an attorney, at least for no other reason than to guarantee the rape kit is processed. Sad, but true.
So...... consider the case of Berghuis vs. Thompkins, No. 08-1470, in which the United States Supreme Court decided yesterday, regarding the right to remain silent. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/us/02scotus.html
I know that rape victims will not be represented by private counsel in my lifetime. However, it is not a matter of if they will be represented but when. It's just a matter of time. The State and the American Bar Association better get ready, because it's coming.
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