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you specifically have to say both that you're invoking your right to remain silent, and that you want a lawyer, and then actually shut up. there's an excellent
by sterlind 4y ago
you specifically have to say both that you're invoking your right to remain silent, and that you want a lawyer, and then actually shut up.
there's an excellent description of this in the Illustrated Guide to Criminal Procedure about Miranda, that explains exactly why you need both, and what that means.