in what way can you use this idk like if they ask you if you murdered them you say i plead the 5th right?
2006-07-17 10:27:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, YOU never say anything to any personnel whose primary job is to gather evidence against you. You hire a lawyer for that purpose and no person can be made to testify against themselves.
2006-07-17 10:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time you can plead the 5th is when you are in court or you are answering questions before congress. This is because this is the only time anyone can force an answer out of you.
Now, it's not normally used in trials because it doesn't make much sense for you to plead the 5th when the lawyer asks "Did you kill Mrs. Williams".
So, it's hardly ever used unless they ask you a question that relates to a different crime.
For example, let's say you're in the mob and you're on trail for murder. However, you were at your hideout (at least, that's your story).
Lawyer: So, you're telling us you were at Mr. Rossi's home from 5pm till 12pm on Thursday July 8th?
Defendant: Yes, he had a party.
Lawyer: Did you talk with Mr. Rossi.
Defendant: Yes, we did.
Lawyer: What did you talk about?
Defendant: I plead the 5th.
This is the correct usage. Here is an incorrect usage.
Wife: Larry, were you out drinking all night?
Larry: I pread the fidth.
Hope this clears up how the 5th is used.
2006-07-17 10:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pleading the 5th, means pleading the 5th amendment of the constitution which states that you are protected from self-incrimination. So yes, anything they ask you, you make "plead the 5th" especially if you think your answer would make you look more guilty; although you may plead the 5th if you are guilty OR innocent.
2006-07-17 10:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by ???? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have the right to remain silent- anything you say can and will be used against you ..you have the right to an attourney.. if u cannot afford one the court will appoint you one.. if u murdered someone.. shut up get an attourney .. u can plead the fifth for time being till an attourney represents u.. it does not excuse u tho if they get evidence and motive .. they always look froa motive in a crime always.. there is one.. so yea plead the 5th if u break ur moms favorite vase.. innocent until proven guilty.. unless u are placed at the crime scene and have motive and have no alibi :-) if u get caught hacking into school scores in comp plead the 5th especially once ur 16 u can be tried as an adult.. shut up till u get counseling.
2006-07-17 10:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't actually have to say, "I plead the fifth" in order to take advantage of the right not to incriminate yourself. Even if they ask questions, you have the right not to answer them. You can say nothing and still be protected by the fifth amendment.
2006-07-17 10:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah but then you look even more guilty than you would if you just explained. unless of course you are guilty.
I plead the 5th
2006-07-17 10:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by Nausea is annoying!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in general it automatically makes you sound guilty or it is a sensative subject.
2006-07-17 10:30:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fifth amendment is basically intended to prevent torture.
2006-07-17 10:37:43 · answer #8 · answered by rollo_tomassi423 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically yeah but it sorta would tell the jury you did something bad.
2006-07-17 10:30:25 · answer #9 · answered by Person #8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you can't be forced to testify against yourself in court.
2006-07-17 10:29:37 · answer #10 · answered by effin drunk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋