Which amendment protects a defendant against self-incrimination in a criminal case?

Answer 1

The Fifth Amendment states that no person shall be forced to be a witness against himself. You may often hear the phrase, "I plead the Fifth." The actual text is as follows: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on 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 shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

Answer 2

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution covers self-incrimination. It ensures that people are not allowed to be put into situations where they will be bullied into saying something untrue that makes them seem guilty. The Miranda rights are a national precedent for letting suspects know of this right.

Answer 3

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