How might the self-incrimination clause come into play in a noncriminal proceeding?

What will be an ideal response?


The Supreme Court has defined the term witness as "one who supplies testimonial evidence," meaning that they might be called at trial to give testimony about what they observed. The Fifth Amendment protection against compelled self-incrimination also extends to things that people say which are communicative in nature—but not necessarily testimonial. Testimony thus comes in two forms: (1) that which is given at trial under oath and (2) that which is communicative information given by a person who is not under oath.

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Nigerian organized crime groups are well known for their financial frauds

a. True b. False

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What is one precaution specifically for an undercover agent to keep in mind?

a. Write notes that the subject can read. b. Carry personal identification in case you need to make an arrest. c. Ensure that communication with headquarters is covert. d. Use drugs and alcohol to get in with the gang.

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Common examples of mass communications include which of the following?

a. the Internet b. audio broadcasts c. leaflets, pamphlets, and flyers d. all of these

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After pollen and spores are processed and chemically extracted from samples in the laboratory, they are examined by forensic ______________________________ using a compound light microscope

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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