If a Defendant Testifies at Trial and Makes Statements Inconsistent

question 3

True/False

If a defendant testifies at trial and makes statements inconsistent with a statement made at time of arrest,the prior inconsistent statement may be used to impeach the defendant even if it was made in violation of the Miranda rule.

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