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right to remain silent

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A quick definition of right to remain silent:

The right to remain silent is a constitutional right that allows a person to choose not to speak if their words might lead to criminal charges. This right is protected by the Fifth Amendment and can be used in criminal, civil, legislative, administrative, or grand-jury proceedings. It is also known as the privilege against self-incrimination and is a fundamental part of the accusatorial system of criminal justice. The right against self-incrimination is personal and can only be claimed by the person who might be at risk for testifying. It cannot be claimed on behalf of another person.

A more thorough explanation:

The right to remain silent is a constitutional right that allows a person to refuse to answer questions or provide information that may incriminate them in a criminal case. This right is protected under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

For example, if a person is arrested and questioned by the police, they have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions that may be used against them in court. This right can also be invoked by witnesses who may incriminate themselves by providing information.

The right to remain silent is important because it helps protect individuals from self-incrimination and ensures that the government must prove their case without relying on coerced confessions or testimony. It is a fundamental part of the accusatorial system of criminal justice and helps to ensure that individuals are not unfairly prosecuted.

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dasfi0990ut1
18:32
@fedclerkhopeful: did u get that uCHI A?
dasfi0990ut1
18:32
miss ya, worried about u (llama)
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
nope I got the WL
dasfi0990ut1
18:33
fk this cycle.
fedclerkhopeful
18:33
still prolly set on reapplying unless SLS comes in clutch
dasfi0990ut1
18:34
Good on you! LS will always be there. I hope either way it works out- IK it will! Keep ya head up!
fedclerkhopeful
18:34
thank you :)
18:35
is the 50~70% conversion rate for Cornell ii accurate?
dasfi0990ut1
18:35
:)
fedclerkhopeful
18:35
yep
[] ararara
18:36
@fedclerkhopeful: what are your goals?
[] ararara
18:38
You remind me of a friend of mine from back in the day. They came in at the top of their class at a T14 but reapplied before doing this to get HYS. They still didn't get it the second time with perfect stats. That stuff is competitive and what does it matter anyway? Just saying!
18:42
Sometimes I’m like yeah i could work for five years and get into Harvard but that’s sooo much work
18:42
No thank you!
dasfi0990ut1
18:43
@dubiously: same. in 5 years ill either be in prison for fraud or retired in the caymen islands
18:43
This white boy don’t miss u would swear u saw Luka
fedclerkhopeful
19:10
@ararara: appellate clerkship and then civil liberties law
fedclerkhopeful
19:11
And yes, I have near perfect stats and would regret going to a lower tier school when reapplying is a viable option
omelette
19:12
lower tier and its mfing cornell
[] ararara
19:27
Haha didn't realize you were admitted at Cornell not why I'm saying this haha. I've also seen a few people get H and one person get Y the second time around. Hopefully things just work out now but if it doesn't go your way the second time don't worry ✌️ you 🫵 are amazing! For the record though my housemate's friend who graduated from Cornell has an appellate clerkship.
[] ararara
19:28
@dubiously: 💀😵👻
when do we think FSU and UF will have all decisions out
19:37
I know a guy who got an appellate clerkship out of a regional t100. He’s old now but still
dasfi0990ut1
19:43
@dubiously: was it Kansas by chance?
19:44
Of course. Kansas is an appellate clerkship powerhouse
dasfi0990ut1
19:45
KS to the T14 by 2028!
[] ararara
19:47
@FumblingRightfulLemur: I would look back at last cycle ✌️❤️ but also actually wouldn't even pay attention that's usually when it happens haha
rosythecat
20:53
@ararara: your cycle was insane holy hell
rosythecat
20:53
W
Steel2Law1997
20:56
anybody got any tips/stories of going from WL to A?
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