California Supreme Court
Aug. 16, 2014
Post-arrest silence can be used against defendant, state high court rules
The state Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Thursday that a person involved in a serious car accident can be convicted based in part on his failure to inquire about the well-being of the people in the other car.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - The state Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Thursday that a person involved in a serious car accident can be convicted based in part on his failure to inquire about the well-being of the people in the other car.
The ruling says a defendant's silence can be used against him during the time between his arrest and the police informing him that he has a right to remain silent.
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