Incrimination Flashcards
1
Q
What does it mean for testimony to be incriminating?
A
This means that the testimony can be used against you in future criminal proceedings.
2
Q
Counselman v. Hitchcock (SCOTUS 1982)
A
This case held that the 5th amendment does not trigger unless the statement could be used against a person in criminal prosecution. A person does not have a right to silence when it comes to information that could be used against them in a civil trial.
