Is there a waiver of Miranda rights implied by silence?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Membreno, B284026 (Cal. App. 2018):
A "waiver of Miranda rights may be implied through 'the defendant's silence, coupled with an understanding of his rights and a course of conduct indicating waiver.' " (Berghuis v.
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