Does a defendant have to waive his right to remain silent?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hernandez, C068079, C068517 (Cal. App. 2016):
Defendant Flores cites People v. Peracchi (2001) 86 Cal.App.4th 353 (Peracchi), a case in which the defendant made a similar statement when asked whether he would waive his right to remain silent. We conclude the case is distinguishable.
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