TITLE IV: JURISDICTIONAL GUARANTEES AND ACTIONS OF DEFENSE
CHAPTER I: Jurisdictional Guarantees
Article 121
I. In criminal matters, no person can be forced to make a statement against him or herself, or against his or her blood relatives to the fourth degree or against non-blood relatives up to the second degree. The right to remain silent shall not be considered an indication of guilt.
Artículo 121.
I. En materia penal, ninguna persona podrá ser obligada a declarar contra sí misma, ni contra sus parientes consanguíneos hasta el cuarto grado o sus afines hasta el segundo grado. El derecho de guardar silencio no será considerado como indicio de culpabilidad.
II. La víctima en un proceso penal podrá intervenir de acuerdo con la ley, y tendrá derecho a ser oída antes de cada decisión judicial. En caso de no contar con los recursos económicos necesarios, deberá ser asistida gratuitamente por una abogada o abogado asignado por el Estado.
1. In the determination of any charge, the accused shall be entitled to a public hearing, having regard to the provisions of this Statute, to a fair hearing conducted impartially, and to the following minimum guarantees, in full equality:
(g) Not to be compelled to testify or to confess guilt and to remain silent, without such silence being a consideration in the determination of guilt or innocence;