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When you plea the fifth, you are saying that you refuse to answer the question because the answer might incriminate you. It comes from the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which says, "...nor shall [a citizen] be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,..." Any witness can plea the fifth if they so choose.
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What is it called When a person accused of a felony will be appointed an attorney and will enter a plea?
In this state you would go before the judge for an arraignment. You would consult with the judge concerning an attorney before you would be allowed to enter a plea. You would be not allowed to enter a guilty plea until you had either consulted with an attorney or waived your right to consult with an attorney. You would be informed that the state would appoint you an attorney if you can not afford one. (They do not inform you he will be just out of law school and not have any idea what he is doing.)
Use the word impassioned in a sentence?
She made an impassioned plea for mercy.
Which amendment guarantees that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?
The 5th Amendment - prohibits double jeapordy.
How does the 5th amendment violate gay rights?
The 5th ammendment does not violate gay rights.
What are governments doing to help prevent poaching?
government is doing nothing to prevent poaching
What amendment says that you do not have to testify against yourself or a family member in a court of law?
The 5th Amendment. That's why they say "I plea the 5th"
A sentence with the word plea?
I plea for mercy but to no avail
What does plea mean?
what is plea
Is a plea of nolo contendere the same as a not guilty plea?
No, it is a guilty plea
How do you use the word plea in a sentence?
I can give you several sentences.He entered a guilty plea in court.I'm ignoring your plea for more pie.His plea for mercy was answered.
What does it mean when someone enters their plea?
"Entering a plea" means the offiical declaration of your plea in the case in which you were charged (i.e.- 'enter' a plea of guilty - 'enter' a plea of not guilty).
What is conviction by plea?
A conviction by plea is where you plea "guilty" or "nolo contendre" (no contest) to a charge. The plea is treated as a conviction of that charge.
In California can you appeal a plea bargain for a misdemeanor?
You can file the motion and hold your breath - but - if the plea was the result of a plea bargain, essentially YOU agreed to the plea. How can you appeal your OWN self-bargained plea.
Can the policy holder of an insurance claim plea to the 5th amendment and answer no questions if summons to court without severe consequences?
Talk to an attorney.
What is a sentence for plea?
The police released a plea for witnesses to the crime.There was no way I could refuse her plea for snuggles.
What is a plea at a criminal hearing?
Your plea is : Guilty or Not Guilty.
What is the Spanish word for plea?
plea = la súplica
