What does "I plead the 5th" mean?

robboy

Essentially, most often it means not to be required to testify against oneself in a court of law. There is more, however, explained below http://www.lectlaw.com/def/f083.htm Apr 30 04, 8:26 PM

Buck540

In the US Constitution, the 5th Amendment ensures the right of an individual not to testify against themselves in court. May 01 04, 2:44 PM

willo'wisp

The Fifth Amendment protects witnesses from being forced to incriminate themselves. To "plead the Fifth" is a refusal to answer a question because the response could form self incriminating evidence. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution Jan 29 08, 5:41 PM

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