Twining v. New Jersey

211 U.S. 78 (1908)

Facts

After the end of D's case and before the jury began deliberations, the judge instructed the jurors that they could draw an unfavorable inference against D from his failure to testify. He was convicted and appealed. D challenged the conviction in that the jury instruction was improper under Due Process and the Privileges and Immunities Clause of the 14th Amendment.