MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Unconstitutional
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Constitutional
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -No. You have the constitutional right to remain silent. In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question.
Detailed explanation-2: -No one can be tortured, slapped, abused or ill-treated while they are being interrogated or questioned. If the police beat or injure you during interrogation, they can be punished under the law. Custodial rape is a punishable offence under the law.
Detailed explanation-3: -In a 5-4 Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona (1966) ruled that an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-discrimination and to an attorney under the 5th and 6th Amendments of the United States Constitution.
Detailed explanation-4: -Confessions: Police Interrogation, Due Process, and Self Incrimination :: Fifth Amendment–Rights of Persons :: US Constitution Annotated :: Justia.