A woman accused of a crime is testifying in court. How does the Fifth Amendment protect her?

A. If she is convicted, she can be tried again for the same crime.

B. Her freedom of speech means that she can say whatever she wants.

C. She cannot be questioned by an attorney.

D. She is not required to answer questions that would force her to confess to a crime.

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Katrina Beasley

18 December, 08:45

A woman accused of a crime is testifying in court. How does the Fifth Amendment protect her?

A. If she is convicted, she can be tried again for the same crime.

B. Her freedom of speech means that she can say whatever she wants.

C. She cannot be questioned by an attorney.

D. She is not required to answer questions that would force her to confess to a crime.

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Adan Walker · Answer 1

She is not required to answer questions that would force her to confess to a crime.

Basically pleading the fifth. It means you don't have to say anything in a court of law.