Many states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana and other states have legalized its recreational use. In some states, police are directed to patrol the areas near medical marijuana dispensaries more frequently because it is still illegal to use it recreationally and usually still illegal to sell marijuana. The new governor of California is facing a budget crisis and must reduce spending in law enforcement.
-Randi has been arrested for selling marijuana in Washington state. He was high on drugs at the time of arrest and doesn't quite understand why he is in trouble. The police are demanding to know Randi's supplier and won't let Randi eat or drink until he confesses. What rights protect Randi from this interrogation

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Many states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana and other states have legalized its recreational use.  In some states, police are directed to patrol the areas near medical marijuana dispensaries more frequently because it is still illegal to use it recreationally and usually still illegal to sell marijuana. The new governor of California is facing a budget crisis and must reduce spending in law enforcement.
-Randi has been arrested for selling marijuana in Washington state. He was high on drugs at the time of arrest and doesn't quite understand why he is in trouble. The police are demanding to know Randi's supplier and won't let Randi eat or drink until he confesses. What rights protect Randi from this interrogation

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The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination and the right to remain silent. Randi has the right to refuse to answer any questions that could potentially incriminate him or reveal his supplier. The police cannot force him to confess or reveal information without violating his Fifth Amendment rights. The police also cannot deny him food or water as a means of coercion, which would constitute a violation of his Eighth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishment. However, the Fourth and Sixth Amendments do not directly apply to Randi's situation.

Many States and the District of Columbia Have Legalized Medical