Berghuis v. Thompkins
5-4
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Analyzing the Ambiguity of Remaining Silent
The chapter delves into the complexities and ambiguities surrounding a suspect's right to remain silent during police interrogations, using the Supreme Court case Berghuis v. Thompkins as an example. The hosts criticize the court's opinion that staying silent for hours does not invoke the right to remain silent unless explicitly stated, highlighting the challenges regular people face in exercising their rights effectively.
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