2007-03-21 02:17:39 · 7 answers · asked by dbflgirl2000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The 5th amendment only applies if your testimony would incriminate you or someone in your immediate family. So if you witnessed your brother robbing someone, for example, you wouldn't be forced to testify against him.
If you're a victim of a crime committed by a stranger - or even a friend - you can't plead the Fifth.
2007-03-21 02:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 5Th amendment is only intended to protect yourself from self incrimination. A witness pleading the fifth can be found in contempt of court.
2007-03-21 09:26:47 · answer #2 · answered by smedrik 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. If you are not charged, or suspected, of committing a crime there's nothing to stop you from testifying.
As a last resort the prosecutor will grant you immunity and force your testimony. If you refuse the judge will cite you for contempt and you'll do time in jail.
2007-03-21 09:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fifth amendment ONLY protects you from self-incrimination. If what you are going to say would incriminate YOU in a crime, you are protected by the fifth amendment.
If this is not the case, the fifth amendment does not apply to you.
2007-03-21 09:23:32 · answer #4 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The fifth amendment is regarding testamony that may incriminate YOU
Not your boyfriend that beat your butt---------YOU
You can not use the fifth amendment to protect anyone from prosectution
other than yourself
2007-03-21 09:21:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no, as posted above unless you did something illegal and believe you can be prosecuted based on what you say, you can not evoke your right to fifth
note: also if the state prosecutor gives you immunity for what you say then you can not evoke the 5th
2007-03-21 09:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe anyone can invoke that right.
2007-03-21 09:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by justme 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋