Are there different 5th amendment requirements for juvenile ct vs. regular? witness vs. defendant? civil vs. criminal ct? state vs. federal?
2007-07-19 03:44:40 · 3 answers · asked by Amy G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The only time you can invoke your 5th amendment right is if answering the question is going to lead to self incrimination.
2007-07-19 04:10:28 · answer #1 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you say you are pleading the 5th will not stop them from asking questions. It just means you do not have to answer.
If they ask you a question that would not be self incriminating (and thus protected under the 5th) the judge can still make you answer the question.
2007-07-19 03:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by Michael C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Granted, I've garnered this information only from TV shows, but it seems to me that you have to assert your right following EACH question.
2007-07-19 03:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋