Defendant with nasty criminal record may make strategic decision that it is better to remain silent than to let jury find out too much about him, but his constitutional rights are not thereby violated. Morgan v. Krenke, 232 F.3d 562 (7th Cir. 2000) Suggested by Andrew Sharp; Richland County District Attorney’s Office; Richland Center, WI
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Defendant with nasty criminal record may make strategic decision that it is better to remain silent than to let jury find out too much about him, but his constitutional rights are not thereby violated.
