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right against self-incrimination

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A quick definition of right against self-incrimination:

The right against self-incrimination is a constitutional right that protects a person from being forced to say something that could lead to criminal charges against them. This right is often used in criminal trials, but can also be used in other legal proceedings. It means that a person can choose to remain silent and not answer questions that could incriminate them. This right is personal and cannot be claimed on behalf of someone else.

A more thorough explanation:

The right against self-incrimination is a constitutional right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment. It means that a person cannot be forced to testify if their testimony might result in criminal prosecution. This right is most commonly used in criminal trials, but it can also be used in civil, legislative, administrative, or grand-jury proceedings.

For example, if a person is called to testify in a criminal trial and their testimony might incriminate them, they can choose to "plead the Fifth" and not answer the question. This means they are invoking their right against self-incrimination.

It's important to note that this right is personal and can only be claimed by the person who might be at risk for testifying. It cannot be claimed on behalf of someone else.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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