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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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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 it doesn't matter if they pick and choose which questions from police to answer and which to turn away. (Photo by Pexels)

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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