That’s my point! You MAY stop answering questions, but apparently that silence can be used AGAINST you. That’s REALLY messed up.
The 5th amendment is NOT CONDITIONAL. You can assert it as a right whenever you want: you simply shut your mouth.
The fact that being silent after answering simple questions can be construed as guilt is my problem with this verdict.
Remember, by law, the police are PERMITTED TO LIE to get information. Do not talk to police, not even during a traffic stop.
“Am I being detained or am I free to go?” should be your only question.
Oh I didn’t say I agreed with it.I think it stinks.
I don’t have a problem with the ruling. Silence is an answer, we all know what we think when people start claiming the 5th, we think they’re guilty. His lawyer probably should have done a better job of attacking that as evidence (really if silence is the best they’ve got they ain’t got much). But there’s nothing wrong with pointing out his silence in court.