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Court rules right of those accused of crimes to remain silent is absolute

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//July 31, 2023//

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Court rules right of those accused of crimes to remain silent is absolute

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Court rules right of those accused of crimes to remain silent is absolute

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//July 31, 2023//

The right of those accused of crimes to remain silent is absolute and can’t then be used against them at trial, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled. And, more...

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