How do I "plead the fifth"

[88TG88]

Is it like the tv shows where you just say "I plead the fifth" or do you have to preface it ?

Also, my understanding of the fifth amendment might be a little hazy since college government. Is it only for self incrimination or can it be used to not incriminate someone else ?

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[SPchief]

In

[Buehler445]

WTF did you do?

[cosmo20002]

Is it like the tv shows where you just say "I plead the fifth" or do you have to preface it ?

Also, my understanding of the fifth amendment might be a little hazy since college government. Is it only for self incrimination or can it be used to not incriminate someone else ?

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Self incrimination

Depending on where you live, you may be able to avoid incriminating your spouse, but that's separate from the 5th Am.

[L.A. Chieffan]

Pull out a piece of paper with the word FIF on it

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[Saulbadguy]

Refuse to speak.

[Why Not?]

Pull out a piece of paper with the word FIF on it

http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l87aeaU8rr1qzp5buo1_400.jpg

Lol. Good one

[stonedstooge]

Watch for the bailiff watching you. He's armed

[88TG88]

Self incrimination

Depending on where you live, you may be able to avoid incriminating your spouse, but that's separate from the 5th Am.

Thought so, thanks

Refuse to speak.

Just like that ?

[Chief_For_Life58]

Pull out a piece of paper with the word FIF on it

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one two three fo FIF

[Hoover]

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[Hoover]

Just watch and learn from the Obama administration

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[cosmo20002]

Just watch and learn from the Obama administration


IRS officials are part of "the administration?" OK.
Take it to DC...

[planetdoc]

IRS officials are part of "the administration?" OK.
Take it to DC...

The IRS is part of the Executive Branch. The IRS is under the Department of Treasury, overseen by the Secretary of the Treasury, a member of the President's cabinet.

[Just Passin' By]

Refuse to speak.

That's no longer sufficient. You must now 'speak' in order to assert your right to remain silent. You can actually buy cards to give to the police now, if you wish.

[planetdoc]

http://mic.com/articles/52453/salinas-v-texas-the-biggest-change-to-miranda-rights-that-slipped-under-everyone-s-radar
(highlights)

You no longer have the right to remain silent — at least, not unless you speak up first.

That's the essence of the confusing ruling that the Supreme Court handed down on June 17 in Salinas v. Texas. The Salinas case, which represents a dramatic curtailment of Miranda rights.

The moral of the story is that if you ever find yourself wanting to not respond to a police officer's question, for whatever reason, just mumble the magic words, "I wish to remain silent." Apparently, it's the only way to get the Supreme Court to hear you. the ruling is absolutely crucial for the average American to understand because it applies to pre-arrest exchanges with law enforcement. In other words, the next time that you have a casual conversation with a police officer, proceed with caution, because anything you don't say may be used against you in court.

[Miles]

http://mic.com/articles/52453/salinas-v-texas-the-biggest-change-to-miranda-rights-that-slipped-under-everyone-s-radar
(highlights)

I think you might have missed some of that holding.

[ClevelandBronco]

"... the next time that you have a casual conversation with a police officer, proceed with caution, because ...

... because there's no such thing as a casual conversation with the police.

[cosmo20002]

The IRS is part of the Executive Branch. The IRS is under the Department of Treasury, overseen by the Secretary of the Treasury, a member of the President's cabinet.

The IRS is not made up of political appointees brought in by the incoming president. Until just last year, the director was still someone who started during Bush's term.

[Dayze]

"I wish to invoke my 5th Amendment right"


or, just not say a single word. there's a reason why 'anything you say can, and will be, used against you" is a warning.

[crazycoffey]

It's funny, sometimes being quiet is the smartest move. But sometimes it's the dumbest. Knowing the difference is more valuable than gold.

Wtf did you do? That's the only way to know what advice to share

[Dayze]

It's funny, sometimes being quiet is the smartest move. But sometimes it's the dumbest. Knowing the difference is more valuable than gold.

Wtf did you do? That's the only way to know what advice to share

this.

[Saulbadguy]

That's no longer sufficient. You must now 'speak' in order to assert your right to remain silent. You can actually buy cards to give to the police now, if you wish.

I'm actually referring to the fact that you don't have to testify on your own behalf in a criminal proceeding.


I could be wrong but that's how I always understood "the 5th."

[Baby Lee]

It's funny, sometimes being quiet is the smartest move. But sometimes it's the dumbest. Knowing the difference is more valuable than gold.

Wtf did you do? That's the only way to know what advice to share

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[Just Passin' By]

I'm actually referring to the fact that you don't have to testify on your own behalf in a criminal proceeding.


I could be wrong but that's how I always understood "the 5th."

You can still decline to take the stand in a criminal case.


You can also refuse to testify in a civil case. However, that's not a 100% situation any more, because the courts have decided that you can be compelled to speak, and be put in legal jeopardy if you won't, by offering you immunity.

[TLO]

Fuck her right in the pussy!

[Amnorix]

If this question is really serious, then FFS get a lawyer!

[noa]

Is this a criminal matter or civil? Different ramifications.
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[GordonGekko]

The IRS is part of the Executive Branch. The IRS is under the Department of Treasury, overseen by the Secretary of the Treasury, a member of the President's cabinet.

Not to mention that the IRS Commissioner is appointed by the POTUS. Boosh.

[Eleazar]

It's funny, sometimes being quiet is the smartest move. But sometimes it's the dumbest. Knowing the difference is more valuable than gold.

Someone post the videos "Why you should never talk to the police". I believe they are on YouTube in two parts.

[BucEyedPea]

It's funny, sometimes being quiet is the smartest move. But sometimes it's the dumbest. Knowing the difference is more valuable than gold.

Wtf did you do? That's the only way to know what advice to share

True.

I was threatened with being handcuffed and taken to a police station for questioning when I pleaded the Fifth. Talk to some lawyers after and the advice was all different—and that was with the full story told.

I did finally talk, and two witnesses also appeared. So they left me alone.

[Amnorix]

“Experience should teach us to be most on our guard to protect liberty when the Government’s purposes are beneficent. Men born to freedom are naturally alert to repel invasion of their liberty by evil-minded rulers. The greatest dangers to liberty lurk in insidious encroachment by men of zeal, well-meaning but without understanding.” — James Madison



ROFL That's not Madison. That's Woodrow Wilson appointed, Democrat, Supreme Court justice, and very liberal, Louis Brandeis!

[tooge]

Just ask for a different judge because "this one looks like he digs 9 year old asian boys"

[Eleazar]

WTF did you do?

Dude, he said he's pleading the fif already.

[Eleazar]

ROFL That's not Madison. That's Woodrow Wilson appointed, Democrat, Supreme Court justice, and very liberal, Louis Brandeis!

You must be a neocon warmonger.

[loochy]

Pull out a piece of paper with the word FIF on it

http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l87aeaU8rr1qzp5buo1_400.jpg

LA Chieffan is right.

Just do what this man did:

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[Baby Lee]

Someone post the videos "Why you should never talk to the police". I believe they are on YouTube in two parts.

This?

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[Dayze]

my favorite is watching COPS and having the officer say to the suspect (something to the effect) 'look. this will go a lot easier if you're honest with me. You help me out, and I'll help you out"


lol. dudes start talking and talking and talking etc lol

[TLO]

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[VAChief]

ROFL That's not Madison. That's Woodrow Wilson appointed, Democrat, Supreme Court justice, and very liberal, Louis Brandeis!

Judge Andy misquoted as well.


http://www.creators.com/opinion/judge-napolitano/beware-a-beneficent-government.html

[ChiTown]

http://www.tickld.com/cdn_image_content/236870.jpg

LMAO

[Amnorix]

Judge Andy misquoted as well.


http://www.creators.com/opinion/judge-napolitano/beware-a-beneficent-government.html


That's hilarious given that Brandeis was appointed by one of the two Presidents he's railing against.

[Skyy God]

Wear a shirt to court that says "Do you even ethics, bro?"

http://abovethelaw.com/tag/judge-stephanie-domitrovich/

[VAChief]

That's hilarious given that Brandeis was appointed by one of the two Presidents he's railing against.

He probably gets Adam Smith and Ludwig Von Mises quotes mixed up as well. :)