A Person Must Explicitly _______, or Unambiguously Assert, His or Her

question 37

Short Answer

A person must explicitly _______, or unambiguously assert, his or her right to silence in the face of voluntary police questioning for that right to be enforced, according to the Supreme Court's decision in Salinas v. Texas (2013).

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Definitions:

Apocrine Glands

Specialized sweat glands that produce a thick, milky secretion and are found in areas like the armpits and groin.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead cells that help protect the skin from external elements.

Vitiligo

A skin condition characterized by patches of skin losing their pigment, becoming white.

Melanin Pigment

A natural substance produced by the body that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes.