Detective Smith is working on an active sexual assault case. She has just recently received DNA results back from the lab. The results specifically pinpoint the person of interest as the suspect. Detective Smith has obtained an arrest warrant and is hoping that the suspect will give a full confession.
-The suspect can claim his constitutional right against ____________ when Detective Smith interrogates him.

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Detective Smith is working on an active sexual assault case. She has just recently received DNA results back from the lab. The results specifically pinpoint the person of interest as the suspect. Detective Smith has obtained an arrest warrant and is hoping that the suspect will give a full confession.
-The suspect can claim his constitutional right against ____________ when Detective Smith interrogates him.

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The suspect can claim their constitutional right against self-incrimination when Detective Smith interrogates them. This is also known as the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.

Detective Smith Is Working on an Active Sexual Assault Case