A suspect who is told that she can remain silent is automatically protected from having her confession entered as evidence against her.

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While a suspect does have the right to remain silent, simply being informed of this right does not automatically protect them from having their confession entered as evidence against them. The suspect must actively choose to exercise this right and not confess. Additionally, there are certain situations such as questioning in a public safety emergency where a suspect may not be informed of their right to remain silent.

A Suspect Who Is Told That She Can Remain Silent