P. v. Simentel CA5
Appellant and defendant Martin Abel Simentel was convicted by a jury of assault with a deadly weapon and two misdemeanor drug charges. On appeal, defendant claims that the judge’s comments during voir dire regarding a defendant’s right to not testify were prejudicial and infringed on his right to remain silent. We find no violation of defendant’s Fifth Amendment rights occurred as a result of the trial court’s comments and affirm the judgment of the trial court.
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