did the nazi's think up this phrase? How come people don't question it. 'you have the RIGHT to remain silent' then how come they don't let you speak unless asked a question. Why dont say "dont speak"
2007-12-06 06:46:07 · 9 answers · asked by wisemancumth 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The police generally want a suspect to talk, because the more they talk, they more they tend to incriminate themselves. However, the Miranda warning tells them that they have the right to say nothing, if they so desire.
2007-12-06 06:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Teekno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The phrase is pretty much "anti-Nazi." It's a warning that what you say can/will be admissible in court, so shut the heck up.
There's nothing about the right to speak; but it's always the best option to remain silent.
2007-12-06 14:55:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law"
You have that all wrong dude. Watch Law and Order and you'll hear it enough. Oh and then dit down and Thin about what they are actually saying.
"You have the right to remain silent" This means, you don't have to say a freakin' thing unless you want to. You can talk all you want, more than likely they'll tell you to shut up.
"Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law"
If you do say something, watch what you say, because it can come back to bite you at the trial.
you'er one of those Anti-Government people arn't you? One who thiks everything is a conspiracy and blames the system for eveything, right?
2007-12-06 14:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sean C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason they say that is for the next line.
You have the "right" to remain silent. Anything you "say" can and will be used against you.
Basicly - You can "shut up" but if you decide not to, whatever you say can , and will be used against you in court..
Unless you are sure of what you are saying, it always best to "remain silent" until your lawyer is present.
2007-12-06 15:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a right to remain silent means you don't have to answer their questions...even if they beat you into a bloody coma. Anything you say can and will be used against you, means that after I beat the crap out of you to get the information, I will use it against you no matter what promise either someone else or myself made in the process of extracting the information.
2007-12-06 14:59:17 · answer #5 · answered by RT 66 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are telling you the truth. "Anything you say can and will be used against you."
Generally, ask if you are free to go? If you are not then don't say anything more.
The cops will try to scare you explaining that they will "help" you if you just talk to them. This is usually a trick. It's the DA who decides what charges are brought in Court and the less they have the less likely they are to prosecute.
Note: Only lawyers can give legal advise. If you need legal advise talk to a lisenced lawyer.
2007-12-06 14:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Citizen1984 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you make no sense. are you against people speaking or do you want them to be able to? they say you have the right to remain silent. if you don't want to talk, don't. if you want to, then talk. the choice is yours.
2007-12-06 14:52:30 · answer #7 · answered by Spoken Majority 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are being informed of your rights, and the possible consequences of ignoring it.
that seems fair.
the history and reasons for the warning are well documented.
maybe a quick search of miranda warning on wikipedia will give youa good start on what you want to know.
2007-12-06 14:57:11 · answer #8 · answered by Barry C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they ask you a question you have the right to answer it or not, as you choose.
If they don't ask you a question, they have the right not to listen you go on about something they don't care to hear.
Richard
2007-12-06 14:55:17 · answer #9 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋