2007-07-13 05:05:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you do not have to say anything you dont want to....you have that right and freedom
2007-07-13 05:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by skboo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means you don't have to answer a question they ask you.
"Plead the fifth" refers to the fifth ammendment, which is the right to Due Process. The ammendment itself covers many things, but most of the time it means you don't have to answer.
2007-07-13 12:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
to plead the fifth, refers to the fifth amendment of the US Constitution, stating that no one shall be held to answer questions that would incriminate themselves.
know your rights..
2007-07-13 12:09:43 · answer #3 · answered by redbaron 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That means you won't answer a question while under oath because to do so might incriminate you. That is guaranteed by the US Constitution.
2007-07-13 12:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by Mary W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 5th amendment to the constitution protects you from self incrimination.
2007-07-13 12:10:26 · answer #5 · answered by booman17 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 5th Amendment of the Constitution, the right to remain silent
2007-07-13 12:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"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 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.:
2007-07-13 12:11:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
read the 5th ammendment of the constitution.
You have the right not to incriminate yourself while being questioned.
2007-07-13 12:09:20 · answer #8 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's your right NOT to incriminate yourself, but not in Texas, there your guilty no matter what...
2007-07-13 12:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by gary12850 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you arent going to answer...its the fifth ammendment or something like that
2007-07-13 12:08:04 · answer #10 · answered by Andrew 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
This means that if your answer would incriminate you then you don't have to answer it.
2007-07-13 12:14:04 · answer #11 · answered by Lucy The Dog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋