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Kjesse · 10-08-2010, 05:02 PM

This is nothing new, the right never existed in Canada before.

It amazes me how many people in Canada essentially convict themselves by talking to the police. You have the right to say nothing. And the fact that you say nothing can not be used against you to convict you. So shut up. If you talk and you did do it, that's great if it aids in your conviction, I like that!

This is a great video talking about how even the innocent can get convicted by talking: (its US, but applies similarly here as well)

Edit: MarchHare beat me to posting the video.... but you all should watch it.

I think the only time you have to talk is to give a statement in a motor vehicle accident --- but it can only be used for limited purposes. Vladtheimpaler could tell you more, that's his area.

10-08-2010, 05:02 PM	#6
Kjesse Retired Join Date: Oct 2003 Exp:	This is nothing new, the right never existed in Canada before. It amazes me how many people in Canada essentially convict themselves by talking to the police. You have the right to say nothing. And the fact that you say nothing can not be used against you to convict you. So shut up. If you talk and you did do it, that's great if it aids in your conviction, I like that! This is a great video talking about how even the innocent can get convicted by talking: (its US, but applies similarly here as well) Edit: MarchHare beat me to posting the video.... but you all should watch it. I think the only time you have to talk is to give a statement in a motor vehicle accident --- but it can only be used for limited purposes. Vladtheimpaler could tell you more, that's his area. Last edited by Kjesse; 10-08-2010 at 05:05 PM.