Brian Boeheim
Has the Truth Lost its Bite?

Younger Oklahoma jurors, accustomed to a world of filtered selfies and carefully constructed online narratives, might be more forgiving.  They may be less likely to see past lies as indicative of a fundamental character flaw for truthfulness in criminal trials.

Has the Truth Lost its Bite?

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Pleading the Fifth: It Doesn't Mean You Can Always Remain Silent

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Pleading the Fifth: It Doesn't Mean You Can Always Remain Silent

The Fifth Amendment is a fundamental safeguard for the individual against the power of the state. But it's not a magic wand to avoid any and all uncomfortable questions in a legal setting. It is a specific and vital protection against being forced to be a witness in your own criminal downfall, and nothing more.