Safeguards Against Wrongful Convictions Report

The to Remain Silent

The criminal justice system serves the principal purpose of and prevention. It also fosters the achievement of justice. It constitutes a powerful component of in response to the US citizens who fall victims of criminal activities. Thus, the judicial system must and prevention whilst providing justice to suspects and victims of crimes. Indeed, Wellford states that an effective judicial system is not only fair but also responds to individual rights (57). In the same line of thought, the Fifth Amendment guarantees people the right to remain silent in the interrogation process in a bid to , which may lead to wrongful conviction