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The constitutional privilege against self-incrimination applies to a civil proceeding. The U.S. Supreme Court stated the following:
"The privilege is not ordinarily dependent upon the nature of the proceeding in which the testimony is sought or is to be used. It applies alike to civil and criminal proceedings, wherever the answer might tend to subject to criminal responsibility him who gives it."
See McCarthy v. Arndstein 266 U.S. 34, *40, 45 S.Ct. 16, 17 (U.S. 1924).
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What amendment says that you do not have to testify against yourself or a family member in a court of law?
The 5th Amendment. That's why they say "I plea the 5th"
What are you doing when you plea the 5th?
When you plea the fifth, you are saying that you refuse to answer the question because the answer might incriminate you. It comes from the fifth amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which says, "...nor shall [a citizen] be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,..." Any witness can plea the fifth if they so choose.
A sentence with the word plea?
I plea for mercy but to no avail
What does plea mean?
what is plea
Is a plea of nolo contendere the same as a not guilty plea?
No, it is a guilty plea
Would rain cause erosion or desposition?
It could cause both... Rain causes erosion when the water is heavy... and the deposition part... deposition is when rocks are compacted .. .. what im only a 5th grader
How do you use the word plea in a sentence?
I can give you several sentences.He entered a guilty plea in court.I'm ignoring your plea for more pie.His plea for mercy was answered.
What does it mean when someone enters their plea?
"Entering a plea" means the offiical declaration of your plea in the case in which you were charged (i.e.- 'enter' a plea of guilty - 'enter' a plea of not guilty).
What is conviction by plea?
A conviction by plea is where you plea "guilty" or "nolo contendre" (no contest) to a charge. The plea is treated as a conviction of that charge.
In California can you appeal a plea bargain for a misdemeanor?
You can file the motion and hold your breath - but - if the plea was the result of a plea bargain, essentially YOU agreed to the plea. How can you appeal your OWN self-bargained plea.
Can the policy holder of an insurance claim plea to the 5th amendment and answer no questions if summons to court without severe consequences?
Talk to an attorney.
What is a sentence for plea?
The police released a plea for witnesses to the crime.There was no way I could refuse her plea for snuggles.
