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The Fifth Amendment is actually several things, but when you plead the fifth, you're exercising your right to protection from self incrimination.

Basically, it means that you cannot be made to answer ANY questions which could result in you being convicted of a crime.

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Which amendment says that people don't have to testify agains themselves?

The Fifth amendment. "To plead the fifth"


Can you plead the fifth if you are subpoenaed to court?

Yes, you can plead the Fifth Amendment if you are subpoenaed to court, which allows you to refuse to answer questions that may incriminate you.


Can you plead the fifth while testifying in court?

Yes, you can plead the Fifth Amendment while testifying in court to avoid self-incrimination.


Can you plead the fifth when served with a subpoena?

No, you cannot plead the Fifth Amendment when served with a subpoena. The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination in criminal cases, but a subpoena is a legal order to provide testimony or evidence.


Can a subpoenaed witness plead the fifth amendment?

Yes, a subpoenaed witness can plead the Fifth Amendment, which protects individuals from self-incrimination. This means they can refuse to answer questions that may incriminate them in a criminal case.


Can you plead the fifth if you are subpoenaed to testify in court?

Yes, you can plead the Fifth Amendment if you are subpoenaed to testify in court, which allows you to refuse to answer questions that may incriminate you.


Can you plead the fifth to every question asked during a trial?

No, you cannot plead the Fifth Amendment to every question asked during a trial. The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination, but it does not give them the right to refuse to answer all questions.


Can you plead the fifth if subpoenaed to testify in court?

Yes, you can plead the Fifth Amendment if subpoenaed to testify in court, which means you have the right to refuse to answer questions that may incriminate you.


Can a witness plead the fifth amendment in a civil case?

Yes, a witness can plead the Fifth Amendment in a civil case to avoid self-incrimination. This means they can refuse to answer questions that may reveal potentially criminal activity.


Is the bill of rights one law?

They are not laws, they are amendments to the U.S. constitution. 10, specifically. It's what people refer to when they say, "I plead the fifth." (Fifth amendment)


Does it mean for people to plead the Fifth?

It means that they invoke the protection from being forced to testify against oneself, pursuant to the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution.


What is the purpose of the 5 amendment?

The fifth amendment merely states that you don't have to testify against yourself or someone else if you don't want to. "I plead the fifth."