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Berghuis v Thompkins

560 U.S. 370 (2010)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year2010
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Fifth Amendment; Miranda; suspect must unambiguously invoke right to remain silent; silence alone insufficient

Area of Law

criminal

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