Privilege against Self-Incrimination in Civil Injunctions: the Double-Edged Sword of Themis?
In general, the privilege against self-incrimination (“PSI“) protects a defendant from being compelled to provide (potentially) incriminating statement or information. PSI may be asserted by a defendant in a civil proceeding in opposition to a disclosure order. Like the double-edged sword of Themis, PSI cuts both ways. Upholding a defendant’s assertion of PSI may damage […]