Tag: Pleading the Fifth
Can A Prosecutor Use Your Silence Against You?
A prosecutor usually can’t use your silence against you. But if you testify at trial, things change, and prosecutors can use it.
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What Are Your Fifth Amendment Rights During A Search?
Your Fifth Amendment rights include the right to remain silent, even during a search prior to an arrest and prior to a trial.
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What Do You Have To Tell Police During A Search?
During a search by law enforcement, you do not have to tell the police much. At most, you will have to identify yourself.
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What Are Your Fifth Amendment Rights During Trial?
Several Fifth Amendment rights apply during trial, including the right to remain silent and the double-jeopardy protections.
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