In Griffin v. California (dealing with the privilege against self-incrimination), the U.S. Supreme Court held that?

A. ?Griffin's conviction should be upheld because he did not testify at trial.
B. ?the prosecution could not comment on Griffin's silence during the trial.
C. ?the prosecution could comment on the defendant's silence during the trial.
D. ?the prosecution could not comment on the defendant's silence during trial but the judge could instruct the jury that the defendant's silence is evidence of guilt.


Answer: B

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