“‘You have the right to remain silent.’ At least, you did before the Supreme Court handed down a decision in the case of Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada yesterday,” the Washington Post says. “Now, when a police officer suspecting you of a crime stops you in the street and asks your name, you can be prosecuted for refusing to answer.” (via Slate)
Read more about Hiibel’s case here and here.
RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT? NOPE
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