The Pennsylvania Superior Court has just reversed the case of Commonwealth v. Molina on the grounds that a District Attorney may not mention a defendant’s silence to the jury. In this case, the prosecutor argued to the jury that the defendant gave contradictory statements, but then refused to cooperate when he was asked to come […]
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THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT… what it really means.
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.” We have all heard these rights before…whether it be from watching Cops, Law & Order, or from personal experience. Legally, […]