Clarification of the Indictment and Statement of Guilt
Article 339
(3) The defendant is not bound to enter his/her plea or to present his/her defense.
(4) Co-defendants who have not been examined cannot be present during the examination of the defendant.
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;