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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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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:31
I think so, Jack
9:31
some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
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yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
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