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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3
you have (and should have) every right to remain silent - Especially when its the police questioning you. NEVER speak to cops. you're probably in a very stressful and emotional state weather you are innocent or guilty. All they need is for you to make a misstatement or something that could be considered contradicting yourself and they can and usually will eat you alive.
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Agreed about that, sorry, should have made it more clearer.
What I mean is for the main trial months down the line after the individual (if they're in a fit state of mind) has had legal advice/counselling etc .....
If they refuse to take the stand after all the allegations have been made to refute them the judge should be entitled to direct the jury to take it into consideration.
I agree with innocent until proven guilty etc but there also should be some onus on the charged individual to refute the charges. I still don't get what point it serves in a criminal trial.