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32. I understand the idea that the case should be strong enough WITHOUT the defendant's testimony

Thu Apr 15, 2021, 01:27 PM

Apr 2021

Last edited Thu Apr 15, 2021, 03:10 PM - Edit history (2)

But ordering jurors not to "infer" anything from a defendant's invoking it is like -- well, ordering them not to breathe.

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Derek Chauvin invokes 5th Amendment and says he will not testify at trial [View all] DonViejo Apr 2021 OP

Probably the smartest decision he's made, in a long time. Siwsan Apr 2021 #1

I say... FarPoint Apr 2021 #19

No shit DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #39

So when do closing arguments start? nt MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #2

First The Rebuttal WHITT Apr 2021 #3

Thanks. MarineCombatEngineer Apr 2021 #4

I believe I heard news estimating Monday a few days ago AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2021 #5

I Always Thought Rebuttal COL Mustard Apr 2021 #47

Monday Deminpenn Apr 2021 #20

Good. I think the jury factors that in. Jim__ Apr 2021 #6

I understand the idea that the case should be strong enough WITHOUT the defendant's testimony Rocknation Apr 2021 #32

I thought defendants either testified or they didn't. Didn't know it required pleading the 5th. NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #7

My question also. Mme. Defarge Apr 2021 #9

Me either. Aristus Apr 2021 #10

You're right... the details are confusing. It seems unnecessary for such an announcement to be made. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #11

Apparently Nelson is trying to avoid Chauvin claiming he wanted to testify Deminpenn Apr 2021 #21

That's good thinking... especially if that could have been used as a basis for an appeal. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #23

Yes, for the record should Chauvin want to appeal Deminpenn Apr 2021 #24

It was not done in front of the jury, as per the evening news. n/t NH Ethylene Apr 2021 #51

Thanks! NurseJackie Apr 2021 #52

Mind you I am not a lawyer but it seems like he could be subpoenaed to testify in which case he cstanleytech Apr 2021 #29

I don't think the defendant can be subpoenaed to testify in a criminal trial. marie999 Apr 2021 #37

If that was the case though we would not need the 5th amendment as cstanleytech Apr 2021 #41

With the evidence that was bdamomma Apr 2021 #8

I also believe the muderer will be convicted. On a number of charges too. Stuart G Apr 2021 #14

Well Trump should have been convicted as well and we saw how the Republican Senators decided to cstanleytech Apr 2021 #31

He's guilty af. Wouldn't an innocent person want to testify to their innocence? StrictlyRockers Apr 2021 #12

Scary that I agree with something Trump said OnlinePoker Apr 2021 #17

That's not a good idea even if you are innocent jmowreader Apr 2021 #34

If Chauvin had taken the witness stand and testified FakeNoose Apr 2021 #13

Not just that, but the 18 other complaints filed against Deminpenn Apr 2021 #22

what I noticed and watched bdamomma Apr 2021 #15

and his hand in his pocket as if he was trying to increase his center of gravity. Chakaconcarne Apr 2021 #44

Another DU'er pointed out that Chauvin's hand isn't in his Deminpenn Apr 2021 #53

Considering the quality of his defense team relative to the prosecution, I'm not surprised. Probatim Apr 2021 #16

I've watched most of the trial, and Nelson has done a very good job for the defense. Calista241 Apr 2021 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author ExTex Apr 2021 #49

Just a note: Eric Nelson isn't working alone to defend Derek Chauvin Jim__ Apr 2021 #50

Thanks Deminpenn Apr 2021 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author StrictlyRockers Apr 2021 #18

Let's also not forget Chauvin is also accused of being a tax cheat gohuskies Apr 2021 #25

The video shows his action, his crime Marthe48 Apr 2021 #26

I'd like to know more about the connection chauvin and Mr. Floyd had at a club Marthe48 Apr 2021 #27

Not a good look at all. But totally undrstand it. marble falls Apr 2021 #28

There's a very special legal term for being unable to defend yourself without implicating yourself Rocknation Apr 2021 #33

Not an easy look to shake, especially when, like Derek Chauvin, one is guilty as sin. marble falls Apr 2021 #38

Recommended. H2O Man Apr 2021 #30

Do you have to invoke to avoid testifying. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #35

Notice he referred to the Fifth as a "privilege", not a Right. MarcA Apr 2021 #36

The 5th involves both FBaggins Apr 2021 #43

Conservatives are the first to say... SpankMe Apr 2021 #42

It might be a Minnesota legal peculiarity IbogaProject Apr 2021 #45

What's The Over/Under On Conviction? COL Mustard Apr 2021 #46

He has no defense. Jilly_in_VA Apr 2021 #48

Shame! Aussie105 Apr 2021 #55

Duplicate post removed. Aussie105 Apr 2021 #56