What happens when you invoke the Fifth Amendment?
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What happens when you invoke the Fifth Amendment?
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that an individual cannot be compelled by the government to provide incriminating information about herself – the so-called “right to remain silent.” When an individual “takes the Fifth,” she invokes that right and refuses to answer questions or provide
What does the 5th Amendment mean in simple terms?
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides, "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor
What’s it mean to invoke the 5th?
Colloquially, 'plead the Fifth' is used when you don't want to incriminate yourself. Legally, it can also protect you in court. In some cases, a court may force a person to testify in a case, sending them what's called a subpoena.
