If you’re a fan of legal shows like Law & Order or Blue Bloods, you’re probably somewhat familiar with the phrase “pleading the fifth.” However, Hollywood doesn’t always portray courtroom or legal scenes all that accurately, so what does it mean to plead the fifth in a criminal case? We take a closer look at […]
Why You Need To Use Your Fifth Amendment Right
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free speech, so while you certainly are within your rights to speak your mind, it’s not always in your best interest. That’s where the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution comes into play. You’ve probably heard a shortened variation of the Fifth Amendment as “you […]
