2007-02-25 11:39:21 · 6 answers · asked by ghettodramaqueen2006 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Self-incrimination is forbidden because an accused must be protected against law enforcement agencies who will force him to admit a crime which he did not commit.
2007-02-25 11:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Compulsory Self-incrimination
2016-11-03 02:05:37 · answer #2 · answered by carballeira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-incrimination is not forbidden. You can confess if you wish. You are, however, protected under the 5th Amendment against volunteering any derogatory information about yourself.
2007-02-25 12:07:34 · answer #3 · answered by Ti 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not forbidden you can plead guilty...it just means you can't be forced to testify against yourself... "I plea the 5th" the 5th ammendment of the Constitution:
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.
2007-02-25 11:46:52 · answer #4 · answered by i_love_my_mp 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because a person has the right to protect themself...
2007-02-26 14:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because it is an amendment to the constitution.
2007-02-25 11:42:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋