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[–] 10 points 2 years ago (4 children)

You don't have to invoke the fifth amendment in order to not speak with police

courts have found that simply being silent can be a confession. you must explicitly state you are exercising your right to be silent.

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Yes, absolutely. You do have to say that. You don't have to expressly invoke the fifth amendment. You have to invoke your right to be silent. These are two separate things.

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