What happens if the right to remain silent is exercised during interrogation?


Questioner

Dear, Suppose you invoke your right to remain silent in an investigation into vandalism during police interrogation as a suspect, will the punishment be higher if the evidence ultimately shows that you are found guilty. (Because of the appeal to the right to remain silent)

Lawyer

In principle not. The punishment is determined on the basis of the evidence, facts and circumstances. You have the right to invoke your right to remain silent without this having consequences for the punishment.

Lawyer

In principle not. The punishment is normally determined on the basis of the evidence, facts and circumstances. You have the right to invoke your right to remain silent without this having consequences for the punishment. However, if you remain silent or do not show insight, remorse or responsibility despite hard evidence, the punishment may be higher.

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