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Individual Rights Vs Sixth Amendment

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An individual, whether they are suspects or witnesses, cannot be compelled to give self-incriminating testimony. This is a constitutional right under the Fifth and Sixth amendment used as a basis when discussing the rights of an individual being interviewed or interrogated. The Fifth Amendment refers to no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against themselves. The Sixth amendment requires the accused to be informed of the charges against them; any statement they make can be used against them in court, and the right to have counsel present to assist in their defense. The explanation of the individual's rights is called the preinterrogation warning or the “Miranda Warning.” The Miranda Warning consists of four

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