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In the measure recognized in the Constitution of the United States or in the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, a defendant accused in a criminal case has the right not to be called as a witness and not to testify, and no inference shall be drawn against him/her for the exercise of such right. History —Sept. 23, 2004, No. 453, § 1.