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self incrimination

how is self incrimination used in court. can you be prosecuted for a crime you are not talking about, but mention, or saw...


Asked on 8/12/08, 1:06 am

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: self incrimination

Self-incrimination occurs when people talk to the police, thereby volunteering to go to jail. You see it on TV all the time. If only people would STFU and ask for a lawyer.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 2:20 am
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: self incrimination

Self-incrimination means you tell police, court, etc. of a crime in which you participated as a perpetrator and for which you potentially could be prosecuted based upon your self-incriminating statements. Generally speaking, you do not incriminate yourself by talking about a crime you saw strictly as witness and observer.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 8:32 pm


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