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right not to be questioned

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A quick definition of right not to be questioned:

The right not to be questioned is a legal right that allows a person to refuse to answer questions that could incriminate them. This is also known as the privilege against self-incrimination. It means that a person cannot be forced to say anything that could be used against them in a criminal case. This right is important to protect people from being unfairly punished for crimes they may not have committed.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: The right not to be questioned, also known as the privilege against self-incrimination, is a legal right that allows a person to refuse to answer questions that may incriminate them in a criminal case. This right is protected under the law and is often used in court proceedings.

Example: If a person is accused of a crime and is brought to trial, they have the right not to answer any questions that may incriminate them. For example, if they are asked if they committed the crime, they can refuse to answer the question based on their right not to be questioned.

Explanation: The right not to be questioned is an important legal right that protects individuals from self-incrimination. It allows them to avoid answering questions that may lead to their own prosecution. This right is protected under the law and is often used in court proceedings. The example illustrates how a person can use this right in a criminal trial to avoid answering questions that may incriminate them.

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windyMagician
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is it dumb that I rlly want to go to Mich even tho I have a full ride to umn
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windyMagician
16:16
@Dkk: for public defense tho?
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texaslawhopefully
16:17
@windyMagician: not at all. Michigan is also very generous with aid, so if you get enough it makes perfect sense to take it.
windyMagician
16:17
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windyMagician
16:17
going to my dream school is crazy
michigan also has better options if you do PD for 10 years then want to do something else
windyMagician
16:19
also would love to clerk for my federal district court even tho I know its hella competitive, I think mich sets me up better?
16:20
would be a great point to bring up when ur deciding / visiting each place- see what recent placement looks like
texaslawhopefully
16:23
For fed clerkships by far Michigan places better. I think it’s like 14-15 percent
windyMagician
16:25
sticker debt is high-key scary tho
texaslawhopefully
16:26
I’m sure you’ll get good merit aid though. Look at Michigan’s 509 report. They’re very generous.
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i am going to wait patiently into january to get into a law school
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then i will start tweaking
texaslawhopefully
16:42
January could not come any sooner
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