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So am I correct to assume that, according to this description and the other answer, that this falls under the 4th amendment and since the person in question ini
by tankbot 13y ago
So am I correct to assume that, according to this description and the other answer, that this falls under the 4th amendment and since the person in question initially answered questions they implicitly gave up this right and are thus accountable when they decide to stop talking?
- jlgaddis 13y agoThe guy initially "cooperated" and answered questions and, at a certain point, finally just shut up and refused to speak anymore. It was ruled that the fact that he suddenly decided not to "cooperate" and became silent could be used against him. I imagine the state arguing it to the jury similar to this: "Mr. Doe was helpful and cooperative at first and happily answered our questions. Then, when we asked him about <insert crime here> he stopped being cooperative and refused to answer any more of our questions. If he wasn't involved with <the crime>, why wouldn't he continue to cooperate?"
- tankbot 13y agoSeems like another reason to never start talking in the first place. Thanks!