In Griffin V

question 16

Multiple Choice

In Griffin v. California (dealing with the privilege against self-incrimination) , the U.S. Supreme Court held that

• A) Griffin's conviction should be upheld because he did not testify at trial.
• B) the prosecution could not comment on Griffin's silence during the trial.
• C) the prosecution could comment on the defendant's silence during the trial.
• D) the prosecution could not comment on the defendant's silence during trial but the judge could instruct the jury that the defendant's silence is evidence of guilt.

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