Which amendment gives the US citizens the right to remain silent or not to self-incriminate?

Answer 1

The Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination: "nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself," means if you wish to say nothing, you can. Generally that is the best case; more criminals get in trouble because they open their mouths rather than evidence is found against them.

Answer 2

The Fifth Amendment: No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a 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 offence 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 3

The Fifth Amendment . It states "No person. . . shall be compelled to in any criminal case to be a witness against himself . . ."

Answer 4

Amendment number 5 (or V) is protects us from having to give any evidence against ourselves. In other words, this gives us the right to remain silent.

Answer 5

The Fifth Amendment.

"I plead the fifth your honor."

Too much Law and Order.

Answer 6

In the USA, an accused may "plead the fifth amendment" to avoid self-incrimination.

Answer 7

this only applies in the USA, it is the 5th amendment

Answer 8

The right to remain silent and to be free of self-incrimination is your 5th Amendment right.

Answer 9

The fifth amendment