Asked by Kaitlyn Guevara on May 06, 2024
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The ________ Amendment protects against compelled testimonial self-incrimination by establishing that "[n]o person … shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."
A) Fifth
B) Fourth
C) Sixth
D) Eighth
Testimonial Self-incrimination
The act of making statements or providing evidence that directly or indirectly implicates oneself in a criminal activity, protected against by the Fifth Amendment in the United States.
Fifth Amendment
Part of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights protecting individuals from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guaranteeing due process of law.
Criminal Case
A legal proceeding brought by the state against an individual or entity accused of violating criminal law.
- Understand the constitutional defenses within criminal legislation, highlighting the Equal Protection Clause and amendments associated with criminal procedures.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the constitutional defenses within criminal legislation, highlighting the Equal Protection Clause and amendments associated with criminal procedures.
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