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klemol [59]
4 years ago
8

What is meant by "taking the fifth?"

Law
2 answers:
Cloud [144]4 years ago
8 0

Answer:

A common expression used when someone invokes his or her Fifth Amendment right that protects from self-incrimination, pleading the fifth prevents you from being forced to testify against yourself during a criminal trial.

zheka24 [161]4 years ago
4 0
Sometimes people say it as “I plead the fifth” usually means you have a right to stay quiet or keep it to yourself
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