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'''Facts''' The defendant was convicted by a jury in California of first degree murder. The California law permits the failure of a defendant to explain or to deny evidence against him to be commented upon by court and by counsel and to be considered by court and jury. '''Issues''' Whether the 14<sup>th</sup> amendment giving persons right to due process from states includes the 5<sup>th</sup> amendment self-incrimination clause. '''Holding''' Judgment against the defendant. '''Rules''' The Due Process clause of the 14<sup>th</sup> amendment does not draw all the rights of the Federal Bill of Rights under its protection.