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The 5th Amendment In Civil Practice: 3 Big Considerations
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The right to remain silent and not testify at your own criminal
trial is well known within the legal community and among the
public. A defendant "taking the fifth" has been depicted
in movies and television shows, and reported in real-life cases by
the media.
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