Question

Barry and Micah are enthusiasts of mixed martial arts. They regularly tape their punch ups and post them online. On one such occasion, they are arrested and charged for posting videos of their fights on social networking sites. During court proceedings, backed by an efficient legal advisor, Barry takes refuge in refusal to answer on grounds of _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

E). Protection against self-incrimination.

Explanation:

As per the given description, Berry grasps protection in refusal to answer on the grounds of 'protection against self-incrimination' right as stated under the fifth amendment of United States Constitution. In criminal cases or proceedings, the fifth amendment of the United States Constitution provides/grants the accused with a right to receive protection from being self-incriminated that prevents them from being forcefully compelled to 'be a witness against themselves' and chose to rather remain silent. Thus, option E is the correct answer.