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Right to remain silent challenged in Arizona Supreme Court

Summary by Arizona Capitol Times
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the decision to remain silent, a constitutional right, can, in certain circumstances, be held against someone accused of a crime. And the key to those who want to protect that right is to refuse to answer any questions at all. In a unanimous decision Friday, the justices rejected claims by Giovani Melendez that he was entitled to answer only some questions by police when he was arrested. During an intervi…

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Right to remain silent challenged in Arizona Supreme Court

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the decision to remain silent, a constitutional right, can, in certain circumstances, be held against someone accused of a crime. And the key to those who want to protect that right is to refuse to answer any questions at all. In a unanimous decision Friday, the justices rejected claims by Giovani Melendez that he was entitled to answer only some questions by police when he was arrested. During an intervi…

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By Howard Fischer | AZ Capitol Times The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the decision to remain silent, a constitutional right, can, in certain circumstances, be held against someone accused of a crime. And the key to those who want to protect that right is to refuse to answer any questions at all. In a unanimous decision Friday, the justices rejected claims by Giovani Melendez that he was entitled to answer only some questions by police wh…

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