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The quote below is a warning read to suspects.

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you." What constitutional principle justifies this warning?

A. right to a jury trial
B. right to confront ones accuser
C. protection from self-incrimination
D. protection from unwarranted searches

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The quote below is a warning read to suspects.

"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you." What constitutional principle justifies this warning?

A. right to a jury trial

B. right to confront one's accuser

C. protection from self-incrimination

D. protection from unwarranted searches

The wording used when a person is read the Miranda Warning, also known as being 'Mirandized,' is explicit and direct: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney.

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