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The Fifth Amendment and the Defendant's Right to Deny Testimony

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Criminal Justice Evidence Class
Topic: Under the 5th Amendment, a person (defendant) on criminal trial does not have to testify
Prompt:
Step #1: Read the PowerPoint presentation titled “Chapter 5 Direct and Circumstantial Evidence”
Step #2: View the YouTube video titled “Are people born good?” by PragerU.
The link to watch the YouTube video is located here below:
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=phwHEE-Zz_A
Step #3: View the YouTube video titled “Rape Survivors Say Brigham Young's Honor Code Kept Them From Speaking Out” by ABC News
The link to watch the YouTube video above is located here:
https://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=BIp24BTw--A
Step #4: Based on what you read and viewed in the YouTube videos, now I want you to answer the two questions below:
Under the 5th Amendment, a person (defendant) on criminal trial does not have to testify.
Question #1: In your opinion, does a defendant's refusal to testify indicate guilt? (Make sure to answer this question in at least one paragraph).
Question #2: Wouldn't an innocent person have nothing to hide and therefore, should testify to clear his or her name? (Make sure to answer this question in at least one paragraph).
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Coursework Assignment Guidelines
* Must be at least 1 full page.
* Make sure your paragraphs have a minimum of five sentences.
*Must be in Times New Roman Font Size 12 with 1-inch margins all around.
*Must be in APA format 7
*No sources are required but if you use a source like the YouTube videos then make sure to cite them properly.
*No reference page is required but if you cite a source like the YouTube videos then make sure to have a reference page.
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Note to writer:
* In the order form I uploaded the PowerPoint Presentation titled "Chapter 5 Direct and Circumstantial Evidence”

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Under The 5th Amendment, A Person (Defendant) on Criminal Trial Does Not Have to Testify
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The defendant’s refusal to testify does not indicate that they are guilty. First, defendants have a right not to testify, meaning they can choose to remain silent when allowed to give their accounts of the offense. Second, a defendant is always innocent until proven guilty. The task of proving a defendant is guilty is mandated to the police and the investigating team. They often collect evidence and present it to the jury, who then decide whether it is valid to prove a defendant is guilty. Therefore, a defendant choosing not to testify does not indicate guilt. Third, facing a panel of strangers to convince them that you did not do something can be challenging. Defendants are al...
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