Dennoc @AlsoSprachOdin “I plead the 5th” is a popular phrase to say if you don’t want to incriminate yourself and remain silent. It refers to the 5th Amendment where the accused has a right to not talk during a criminal court proceeding. Posted 2 years ago Report Link Quote Reply
RainbowDash Visit Friendship Daily @AlsoSprachOdin To answer questions yes but making your own statement is optional Posted 2 years ago Report Link Quote Reply
AlsoSprachOdin @Dennoc What, can’t the prosecution call you to testify if you’re the accused? Posted 2 years ago Report Link Quote Reply
Dennoc Any lawyer worth their salt will tell you to never get on the stand to defend yourself. It’s rule 1 in “How not to get fucked over in Court.” Posted 2 years ago Report Link Quote Reply
“I plead the 5th” is a popular phrase to say if you don’t want to incriminate yourself and remain silent. It refers to the 5th Amendment where the accused has a right to not talk during a criminal court proceeding.
To answer questions yes but making your own statement is optional
What, can’t the prosecution call you to testify if you’re the accused?