You have to speak up if you want to be silent

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

How are cops going to tell the suspect HOW to announce his intentions? Will there be a standardized speech telling him how to do this? if not, there's a lot of potential for abuse. Right now, the only response that they solicit from the suspect is "Do you understand these rights as I have described them to you".

"Do you wish to make a statement?"