Problem: A college student from a prominent American family is arrested and brought before a state judge who informs him that he is being charged with a felony count of sexual assault. Upon learning this, the student's uncle calls his attorney who assembles a three-person team of lawyers. After a few initial hearings involving evidence, a trial is set for nine months from today. Before the trial begins, the defendant's attorney objects that a member of the jury did not disclose the fact that a close member of her family works for CPS. The defense attorney requests that the juror be removed. Once the trial gets under way, the defendant brings in a parade of witnesses who describe what a wonderful young man he is, how successful he was in school, and that people are naturally drawn to him. The defendant refuses to take the stand in his own defense for fear that it would further embarrass his family. After a three-week trial, the accused is found not guilty on the charge of sexual assault.
In the case study above, what is the 5th amendment right granted to the defendant?
- the right to counsel
- the right to bring witnesses in one's favor
- the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation.
- to right to refuse to give testimony against oneself