Tag: Self-Incrimination Clause
Why Don’t Most Defendants Testify At Their Own Trials?
In general, most defendants don’t testify at their own criminal trials. But the decision whether to testify is always up to you.
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What Are Your Fifth Amendment Rights During A Search?
Your Fifth Amendment rights include the right to remain silent, even during a search prior to an arrest and prior to a trial.
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What Are Your Fifth Amendment Rights During Trial?
Several Fifth Amendment rights apply during trial, including the right to remain silent and the double-jeopardy protections.
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How Does The Fifth Amendment Apply When You Get Arrested?
The Fifth Amendment applies when you get arrested. It states that you can’t be forced to be a witness against yourself.
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What Are Miranda Warnings?
In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that police must give people Miranda warnings before questioning them in custody.
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