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self-incrimination

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A quick definition of self-incrimination:

Self-incrimination is when someone says or does something that suggests they were involved in a crime or could be prosecuted for it. The Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution protects individuals from being forced to incriminate themselves. This means they can refuse to answer questions or testify in court if it could lead to them being charged with a crime. However, there are limitations to this privilege, and it only applies to individuals, not companies or partnerships. Additionally, physical evidence like blood or DNA tests is not protected. There are also federal laws that provide protections related to self-incrimination, such as the right to remain silent when in police custody. If someone is being questioned by the IRS about criminal tax matters, they may still receive some protections, but not the same as in typical criminal matters. If someone waives their right to remain silent and makes self-incriminating statements, they cannot assert the privilege again when cross-examined.

A more thorough explanation:

Self-incrimination is when someone provides information that suggests their involvement in a crime or exposes them to criminal prosecution. The Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution protects individuals from being forced to incriminate themselves. This means that individuals have the right to refuse to answer questions, make potentially incriminating statements, or testify in any criminal case.

For example, if someone is arrested for a crime, they have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions that may incriminate them. They can also refuse to testify in court if their testimony may lead to their own prosecution.

However, there are limitations to this privilege. For instance, artificial entities like companies cannot assert this privilege. Also, non-testimonial physical evidence like blood and DNA tests, handwriting samples, or fingerprints are not protected.

Overall, self-incrimination is the act of providing information that may suggest one's involvement in a crime or expose them to criminal prosecution. The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from being forced to incriminate themselves, but there are limitations to this privilege.

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snow
13:23
letsgooooo
starfishies
13:24
I wanted a short list but my family pushed me to apply to a bunch of reaches (out of my own pocket ofc)
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: yeah that's kinda my worry. Technically most schools are simultaneously targets, reaches, and safeties for me
I'm def not a t14 or bust kinda guy though so it's all about the money lol
snow
13:25
turbo i think you would for sure get into washu
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:25
@snow: I did 16 apps dw
@TurboSplitter: yeah full ride at washu is possible for you
babycat
13:26
yeah washu is guaranteed with a 174
Probably, unfortunately I hate Missouri
babycat
13:26
you could prob get gtown
snow
13:26
most washu grads dont stay there i think
13:26
@TurboSplitter: where do you wanna work after school
babycat
13:26
or umich
you should apply cornell. the lrap covers your loans if you make less than 120k a year. so you could do PI and get your loans forgiven with PSLF. i think you’d have a good shot at cornell
babycat
13:29
waspy wants everyone to go to Cornell and hang out with him
yes, i am cornell’s #1 glazer and recommend it to everyone
13:29
I've seen UGA give big money to mid 170s mid 3s before
good for big law and good for PI because no one does PI at cornell
@BruceSutter: NC, VA/DC, or Cali most likely. Also have ties to Chicago and Cinci
13:30
I've also seen a few UGA grads go to Charlotte
plus we can drink milk tea together
13:31
I'd add Northwestern and Gulc for sure although you might only get half at most at T14s if you get in. worth a shot though
that's the thing, I'd love to go to Gtown but I could never afford it in a million years lol. I still have to sort some shit out with the VA to determine if I have GI Bill eligibility, in which case fuck it we ball. But money is a big factor otherwise since I have 0 interest in BL
@TurboSplitter: look into schools LRAPs, a lot of schools will pay your loan payments if you do PI.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:37
@TurboSplitter: I had to petition with the VA to get my GI Bill back but it worked. Takes like 30-90 days and free college is worth it
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:39
I didn't lose it for bad reasons, predatory undergrad that over charged and drained nearly all of it for 6 classes
:o That's so horrible
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
13:40
A lot of schools will target and prey on active duty and veterans to steal as much of the GI bill as they can. It is ridiculous because the Army promoted and told me to attend the school
babycat
13:40
waspy come to nyc and we will drink milk tea
That's absolutely disgusting that universities do that. Also milk tea is delicious \(≧▽≦)/
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