A prosecutor may not draw attention to the fact that the defendant relied on the right not to incriminate himself.

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The Fifth Amendment protects the defendant's right against self-incrimination, and it would be inappropriate for a prosecutor to draw attention to the fact that the defendant utilized this right. Doing so could violate the defendant's constitutional rights and be grounds for a mistrial or appeal.

A Prosecutor May Not Draw Attention to the Fact That