Certainly, all U.S. citizens have that right. BUT, there are more important factors I'd consider: what state this happened in (some states have stricter punishments), whether you already have a record, the degree of "criminal littering" (ie, what exactly you're accused of littering), who witnessed it (a cop?). Just because you plead the 5th, doesn't mean there aren't witnesses (ie, the cop) who can testify to what they saw.
If you can't afford an attorney, look into whether your area has a Legal Aid (most cities do). Or, call your city or state's Bar Association & ask them what sort of attorney you can get to represent you.
In other words, you can plead the 5th, but I wouldn't depend upon that as a way to get out of a guilty verdict.
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.
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.
In a civil case, you can still plead the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination, but it may have different implications compared to a criminal 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.
Yes, a witness can choose to plead the Fifth Amendment in a civil case to avoid self-incrimination. This means they can refuse to answer questions that may potentially expose them to criminal liability.
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plead to the fifth
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.
Yes, you can plead the Fifth Amendment while testifying in court to avoid self-incrimination.
While many people say they "take the fifth" when they don't want to answer a question, it is simply a figure of speech. The fifth amendment prevents people from being forced to give evidence of their own criminal acts.
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.
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.