Maine Defendant's Constitutional Right Not to Testify is a protection that exists under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This protection is also known as the “right against self-incrimination” and it protects the defendant in a criminal proceeding from being forced to provide testimony against themselves. This right applies in both federal and state criminal proceedings, including those in Maine. The Maine Constitutional Right Not to Testify is made up of two components. The first component is the right to remain silent and not answer questions posed by the prosecution or law enforcement. This right exists even if the defendant has already been charged with a crime. The second component is the right to refuse to take the witness stand and be subjected to cross-examination. The Maine Constitutional Right Not to Testify applies to both the defendant and any witnesses called to testify on their behalf. This means that no individual can be forced to give testimony that might incriminate them. The only exception to this rule is if the prosecution grants immunity to the witness, which would allow them to testify without fear of self-incrimination. In conclusion, Maine Defendant's Constitutional Right Not to Testify is a protection that exists under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This protection is made up of two components- the right to remain silent and not answer questions posed by the prosecution or law enforcement, and the right to refuse to take the witness stand and be subjected to cross-examination. This right applies to both the defendant and any witnesses called to testify on their behalf, unless the prosecution grants immunity to the witness.