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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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1 MINNN FO PM
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I didnt mention how Bronny should never have been drafted by the los angeles lakers
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Mostlylegal
16:00
Kwame Brown???
Denny
16:01
Is that a trick question? They gave up Kwa-me Brown, who cares? I could care less! First of all, understand something. When you're giving up first round picks, if you are a quality team in playoff contention, it really doesn't mean that much, that's number one. Number two and more importantly, Kwame Brown is gone! The City of Angels, Hollywood should be celebrating. Throw a parade already whether you win a championship or not. This man was a bonafide scrub! He can't play! No disrespect whatsoever, but I'm sorry to call, tell everybody the truth, the man cannot play the game of basketball. He has small hands, he can't catch the ball, he has bad feet, he can't really move even though he's mobile, doesn't really know what he's doing, doesn't have a post move that he or he puts to memory that he can do two times in a row. He has no game whatsoever, plays no defense, doesn't have the heart, the passion or anything that comes with it, and you're asking me whether they gave up too much? Please
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:02
Kwame would beat me in a game of horse, but I see your point.
Mostlylegal
16:02
but no disrespect tho ofc
ParallelAgreeableOrangutan
16:02
I don't think I could even voice type that much that fast, are you even real Denny??
MrThickRopes
16:03
STFU BRUH
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16:03
I’M TRYNA CRASH OUT HERE
Denny
16:04
No disrespect but kwames hands are too small
Denny
16:05
he couldnt touch his fingers together if he was grabbing lebrons meat
ClassyPleasantHeron
16:06
That's a weird metric, but okay.
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16:07
You're not saying that's how the Lakers evaluate their roster, but you're also NOT not saying that's how they evaluate their roster.
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Ive been in those locker rooms man
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thats all i gotta say about that
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@babycakes: for obvious reasons
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