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Which amendment protects a defendant against self-incrimination in a criminal case?
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."
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Why can a criminal defendant refuse to testify at her own trial without penalty?
The 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects you from self incrimination.
What amendment protects free advertisement?
No amendment specifically protects free advertisement.
What amendment protects you from double jeapardy?
which amendment protects a person accused of a crime from double jeopardy
Which amendment protects citizens of the US from unreasonable disturbances by the government?
The Ninth Amendment protects against unreasonable disturbances. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches.
Can a subpoenaed witness plead the fifth amendment?
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.
Which amendment protects the right to free speech?
what amendment protects the right to free speech
What are the facts about amendment 5?
The Fifth Amendment can be asserted in any proceeding, civil or criminal, administrative or judicial, investigatory or adjudicatory; and it protects against any disclosures which the witness reasonably believes could be used in a criminal prosecution or could lead to other evidence that might be so used
Which amendment protects the rights of woman?
The 19th Amendment
What amendment protects from double jeapardy?
The Fifth Amendment
What amendment protects you from excessive bail?
the 8th amendment
Which amendment protects religion and your speech?
First amendment.
Can a defendant be forced to testify in a civil case, even if they do not want to?
In a civil case, a defendant cannot be forced to testify. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in any legal proceeding, including civil cases.
