4th 5th 6th Amendments In Orange
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Fourth Amendment: protects against unreasonable search and seizure. Fifth Amendment: protects against self-testimony, being tried twice for the same crime, and the seizure of property under eminent domain. Sixth Amendment: the rights to a speedy trial, trial by jury, and to the services of a lawyer.
“I'm taking the 5th and 6th amendment. I will remain silent until after I speak with my attorney.” Then, remain silent. If you are lawfully detained, you can tell the officer your name, address, and date of birth without waiving your rights.
For instance, you could say: “I'm taking the 5th and refusing to answer your questions.” “I'm asserting my constitutional right to remain silent.” “I'd like to exercise my 5th amendment rights and not speak to you.”
At trial, an individual may “invoke the Fifth” by declining to testify in their own defense, and the prosecution may not comment on such a decision.
Clearly State Your Invocation: If a customs officer asks questions that you believe could lead to self-incrimination, you can verbally express your intention to invoke your Fifth Amendment rights. It is helpful to clearly state something like, ``I choose to remain silent and invoke my Fifth Amendment rights.''
To invoke your right to a lawyer, you need to say something like “I want a lawyer” or “I won't answer questions without a lawyer.” Just staying silent after you've been given your Miranda rights could be seen as agreeing to talk.
