If people in court say, "I plead the fifth," that means they
A. Are probably guilty on all counts
B. Do not want to be forced to testify against themselves
C. Want to ask the judge to issue a warrant
D. Have been denied due process
When you plead the fifth, it's referring the the 5th amendment against self-incrimination so you are refusing to speak. B. Do not want to be forced to testify against themselves
The answer is B. Do not want to be forced to testify against themselves. This is referring to the fifth amendment. If you say I plead the fifth, it means that you don't want to answer the question that could make you look guilty.
