This is very bad!  I just went to jury duty late October ’13. With 6 other members, I was specifically chosen to sit on the jury by the defense attorney because of my positive stance that I had on exercising Miranda Rights. During the three hour trial, the prosecuting attorney during his closing statement, looked me straight in the eye and said  (paraphrasing) ‘since he exercised his Miranda Rights, he had something to hide and his conscience was bothering him, indicating guilt.’  When the jury adjourned we clearly found the defendant NOT GUILTY of driving under the influence.  There were other factors that we considered, there was a video-tape for one, which showed no signs of weaving or disobedience towards the officer.

However, the fact that the defendant insisted on ‘remaining silent’ didn’t even come into play, since I made it clear that ESPECIALLY the innocent should apply this right to remain silent even moreso than the guilty. ‘It’s like a video game.  When you’re charged with a criminal offense, even if you have 101 lives, they all disappear instantly.  With the Miranda Rights you’re given one extra life.  Use it! It may be a weak life, but it might help you survive!’ LINK