What does it mean, in Fifth Amendment terms, to be a witness ...

[deesands]

What does it mean, in Fifth Amendment terms, to be a witness against oneself?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is your opinion of the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda? Is Miranda necessary? Why do you feel this way?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[bobsmith]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Answers will discuss the term witness and define how the Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination. According to the Supreme Court, The Constitution explicitly prohibits compelling an accused to bear witness against himself;' it necessarily does not proscribe incriminating statements elicited from another.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Good answer will address the holding and purpose of the Miranda decision. Then students should take a position and support it in light of the court's reasoning.

[deesands]

TYSM

[patma1981]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it