What is "pleading the fifth"? / Jenna Tolli.
Title:
What is "pleading the fifth"? / Jenna Tolli.
ISBN:
9781499469745
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Publication Information:
Buffalo, NY : Rosen Publishing, [2024]
Physical Description:
1 online resource (48 pages) : color illustrations.
General Note:
Includes index.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
Rights and freedoms -- Constitution history -- Bill of Rights -- Fifth Amendment protections -- The grand jury clause -- The double jeopardy clause -- The self-incrimination clause -- The due process clause -- The takings clause -- Pleading the fifth -- Taking the stand -- Trials -- Why take the fifth? -- Can't be used against you -- Advances in technology -- How to plead the fifth -- Lawyer up -- Not just in the courts -- Miranda warnings -- Recent examples -- Know your rights.
Summary:
Introduces learning readers to the Fifth Amendment in the U.S. Bill of Rights, covering its primary guaranteed right of citizens not being forced to incriminate themselves in court, and also its further rights guarantees. Includes photographs, illustrations, and a glossary.
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Electronic Access:
Mackin Educational Resources Click here to open
Interest grade level:
7-12.
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