silent record
- A record from a criminal proceeding that does not clearly indicate whether the accused person comprehended their rights, such as pleading guilty or giving up the right to an attorney
- The silent record of the case raised doubts about whether the defendant truly understood his rights while making a plea.
- Because of the silent record, it was unclear if the accused waived her right to counsel knowingly.
- The defense attorney challenged the guilty plea due to the silent record which did not clearly show his client's understanding of the consequences.
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