In Braswell V

Multiple Choice

In Braswell v. U.S., the president and sole shareholder of a company refused to produce business records, claiming a 5th Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. The Supreme Court held that the 5th Amendment protection:

A) did not apply to the corporation, so Braswell had to produce the records
B) applied to the president because, as sole shareholder, he was the corporation, so the records were protected
C) was available because Braswell, as president, was an employee of the corporation
D) Braswell had to produce the records because of strong government interest in safety
E) none of the other choices