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Why is a person being arrested given the right to remain silent?

To avoid self-incrimination
To prepare their statement
To decide what to tell their lawyer
To protect them from abuse by the police

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its pretty clear but its A

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it is because everything they say can be used and will be used against them in the court of law so im going to have to say A or D

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