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Criminal Defense

Right to Silence

Constitutional right to refuse self-incriminating statements. Exercising silence cannot be used against the suspect. Both total and partial silence are permitted.

Statute Reference

憲法38条1項・刑訴法198条2項

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Q. What does Right to Silence mean?

Constitutional right to refuse self-incriminating statements. Exercising silence cannot be used against the suspect. Both total and partial silence are permitted.

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