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right to remain silent noun Fifth Amendment, privilege against self-incrimination, protection against self-incrimination, right to refrain from testifying against one's self
Associated concepts: Miranda warnings

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Despite DNA tests showing Moore fathered the girl's baby, the appellate court overturned the conviction because his right to remain silent was violated and there was insufficient evidence without the confession to establish that Moore was guilty of ``continuous sexual abuse.

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Given that any person has the right to remain silent when being questioned by the police, such powers would be unprecedented.

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28) Patane interrupted right after he was advised he had the right to remain silent and told the officers they did not need to go any further; he understood his rights.

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