If a Defendant Invokes the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination and Refuses

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a defendant invokes the privilege against self-incrimination and refuses to testify at trial, the prosecutor should:

• A)argue to the jury during closing arguments that they can infer guilt from the defendant's refusal to tell his/her side of the case.
• B)ask the judge to cite the defendant for contempt of court.
• C)report the defense attorney to the bar association.
• D)make no comment on the defendant's invocation of his/her rights.

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