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[–] FederatedSaint@lemmy.world 24 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Does the "right to remain silent" still apply?

[–] Neato@kbin.social 27 points 1 year ago (3 children)

That's mostly for police. Once you're in court and ordered to testify, the person talking about germany is mostly correct. You can't be forced to self-incriminate nor testify against a spouse. Otherwise yes. Generally 99% of courts won't bother even asking the defendant to testify because self-incrimination is practically guaranteed. Usually only if the defense calls on them, which is often a bad idea.

[–] EmoDuck@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"Please state your name"

"I can't do that without incriminating myself"

[–] ArtisinalBS@lemm.ee 11 points 1 year ago

Mr. Stealsalot,
We meet again

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