body: What is the legal basis for the prosecution to use ones private journal against them in the court of law. 
  
  
  If so why is this not a violation of the right not to testify against oneself. 
  
  
  If i have this wrong point it out. 
  
  
  to clarify, in state and federal proceedings. 
  
  
  
title: Could using Private Journals be a violiation if used against someone in the court of law?