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The Right to Remain Silent.

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What amendment protects against self incrimination?

The Fifth Amendment.


In what year was the fifth amendment established?

The fifth amendment was ratified in 1791.


What date was the fifth amendment enacted?

Origins of the Fifth Amendment was created in 1968.


What twenty-fifth amendment makes provisions for presidential?

The Twenty-fifth Amendment make provision for presidential succession.


Can a judge or investigatory body refuse to accept a witness fifth amendment self incrimination claim?

No, they can not. That is what the Fifth Amendment is all about, you can not be forced to incriminate yourself.


When was double jeopardy used?

The Fifth Amendment.


What amendment barred states from having life liberty or property?

The 5th amendment ! The 5th amendment !


Can a witness take the fifth amendment if they have been prosecuted criminally?

Yes, in fact the fifth amendment only applies to the court system. Unless you take the stand (in which you waive your fifth amendment right) you can not be called to testify. If you've waived that right you don't get it back during that hearing.


What does the fifth amendment and the fourteenth amendment have in common?

They both offer due process in some state.


What is the fifth amendment rights?

right to due process


Are there any changes to the fifth amendment?

Not since it was ratified.


Can you explain what the fifth amendment means?

One that is suspected of crime does not have to say anything that would seriously go against them if they do not wish to while in jury. To get out of this pressure you can use the well known line "I plead the fifth" as in the Fifth Amendment.