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Taking the Fifth

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A quick definition of Taking the Fifth:

Term: Taking the Fifth

Definition: When someone says they are "taking the Fifth" or "pleading the Fifth," it means they are using their right to not say anything that could get them in trouble. This is a right that is protected by the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This can happen when someone is being questioned by the government or during a trial. If someone chooses to not testify in their own defense, the prosecution cannot say anything bad about them for doing so. This rule applies to all states in the United States.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: “Taking the Fifth" or “pleading the Fifth” means using the right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This means that a person can choose to remain silent when questioned by government investigators or decline to testify in their own defense during a trial. The prosecution cannot use this decision against them, and a jury cannot assume guilt based on this decision.

Example: If a person is being questioned by the police about a crime they may have committed, they can choose to “take the Fifth” and not answer any questions. This means they are using their right to remain silent and not incriminate themselves. Another example is if a person is on trial for a crime, they can choose not to testify in their own defense. The prosecution cannot use this decision against them, and the jury cannot assume guilt based on this decision.

These examples illustrate how “taking the Fifth” protects a person from being forced to say something that could incriminate them. It is an important right that ensures a fair legal process.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:09
They would click clack
babycat
10:09
I almost did nipple piercing on a dare once but I would be sad if my nipples looked different
triplethread
10:09
I didnt bleed when i got mine done and they never hurt. I think my body is just really built for piercings because i've never had any rejections its that african tribal blood
Dkk
10:09
@triplethread: did you soak em in like salt water for a year.
triplethread
10:10
nope
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:10
@babycat: they are too cute for piercings? My wife plans to get them done after breast feeding and Id do it to see how it feels and laugh
bulb i have like 6 piercings in each ear but they're all apart from each other so they do not clack lol
triplethread
10:10
@babycat: I only have 1 pierced for that reason
Dkk
10:10
Lmfao, that is risky I hear. @triple
shaquilleoatmeal
10:10
Happy Friday hoes
i got my navel done recently and that shit was annoying for like two weeks but now it's completely fine
babycat
10:11
also my boobs are too big to go without a bra on the regular so people would never know that I have them
triplethread
10:11
I had a saline spray that i used for a couple months but shes all good and guys love it so win win
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:11
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: I’ve only gotten my nose pierced as a baby before I got my nose piercing and it was a very mild experience
i was worried it was gonna catch on things and shit but actually w the way the anatomy works it's totally fine
10:11
@jackfrost11770: Heard you were Russian, DM me
JumpySubsequentDolphin
10:11
like it wasn’t painful or anything and I have no experience w piercings
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:11
@jackfrost11770: depending the piercing she had and the activity they would clack. Like she had ones that would be like chains too
10:11
I have a few words to exchange in our native tongue
babycat
10:11
@renard99: you sound so sinister lmaooo
10:11
LMFAO
babycat
10:12
also I don’t think you can dm without lsd+
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:12
@babycat: they make boob tape so you don't have to wear a bra while keeping them supported and perky looking? At least I think that is what boob tape does
babycat
10:12
Yeah but I’m not gonna tape my boobs everyday that seems so annoying
i'm gonna be honest idk how to dm on here LOL but i think u need lsd+ haha
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
10:13
I am worried a nose piercing would like mess with my cardio even though everyone says no
10:13
Oh shoot hm
10:13
Do you have Discord
но здравствуй да русский мой первый язык так что :)
10:13
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