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As I recall, PINs are like safe combinations. You cannot be compelled to reveal those (with a 'foregone conclusion' exception). This is because the code is 'tes
by rocqua 9y ago
As I recall, PINs are like safe combinations. You cannot be compelled to reveal those (with a 'foregone conclusion' exception). This is because the code is 'testimony' in the sense that you are testifying you know the combination.
Fingerprints are like keys. They are physical things. You can be compelled to produce a key. Similarly you can be compelled to produce your finger.
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- dpark 9y agoI'm pretty sure that precedent says you can be compelled to unlock a safe with a combination lock. You don't have to reveal the combination but you can be forced to unlock the safe. Protection from self incrimination doesn't include refusal to turn over evidence. Edit: Maybe I'm misremembering. http://blogs.denverpost.com/crime/2012/01/05/why-criminals-should-always-use-combination-safes/3343/ http://blogs.denverpost.com/crime/2012/01/05/why-criminals-s...