Fletcher v. Weir

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• holding that where postarrest Miranda warnings were not given, cross-examination as to postarrest silence does not violate due process when defendant chooses to take the stand
• holding that due process does not preclude cross-examination of an accused as to his post-arrest silence in the absence of Miranda warnings or similar assurances
• holding that due process does not preclude cross-examination of an accused as to his post-arrest silence in the absence of Miranda warnings or similar assurances
• holding that the use of post-arrest, pre- Miranda silence for impeachment purposes does not violate the federal Constitution
• holding that Doyle does not prohibit the government from commenting on a defendant’s post-arrest, but pre-Miranda warnings, silence
• holding that it is not a violation of due process of law to impeach a testifying defendant with his post-arrest, pre-Miranda silence

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