Adamson v. California

332 U.S. 46 (1947)

Facts

Adamson (D) was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. D appealed, claiming that California's (P) law which allowed the judge, counsel, and jury in his trial to comment on his failure to testify violated the U.S. Constitution's prohibition against forced self-incrimination. The Supreme Court of California subsequently affirmed. D's conviction. D appealed.