Self-Incrimination
Introduction to Self-Incrimination
Self-Incrimination, acts or declarations by which one implicates oneself in a crime. The Constitution of the United States prohibits the government from requiring a person to furnish self-incriminating testimony.” (1)
The Right against Self-Incrimination: Main Elements
The coverage of The Right against Self-Incrimination includes the following element(s):
Prosecution and Trial
For detailed information on this issue, please read the corresponding entry.
References
See Also
- Criminal Law (in international or comparative law)
- Criminal Procedure (in international or comparative law)
Resources
See Also
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
Resources
Notes and References
- Information about Self-Incrimination in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia
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