Know Your Rights: Fifth Amendment Rights Explained

Understanding fifth amendment rights lay outed: the basics, and what to do if your rights are in question.

Overview

The Fifth Amendment protects you from being forced to testify against yourself. It is the source of the right to remain silent when questioned by police.

How It Works

It also protects against being tried twice for the same offense and guarantees due process of law.

What This Means for Families

To use the right, say clearly that you want to remain silent and that you want an attorney, and then stop talking.

Questions for Your Defense Lawyer

Consider asking:

Who will represent the person if a private attorney is not hired?
What are the next deadlines?
Are protective or no-contact orders involved?
What does the court expect of the person after release?

What to Have Ready Before You Call

Gather what you can from this list before you call:

The jail or station where the person is held
The charges, if known
Your own name and phone number
The person's full legal name and date of birth
The booking number, if you have it

How Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts Can Help

Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts is based at 220 S. Glendora Ave Suite J, Glendora, CA 91741 and takes calls at (626) 513-8778 (open 24 hours / 7 days). For your rights: fifth amendment rights explained, an agent can explain how bonds work in Los Angeles County, where people are held after an arrest by Monterey Park Police Department, such as Men's Central Jail, and which courthouse, for example Alhambra Courthouse (serving Monterey Park), hears the case.

Keep in Mind

If you are unsure about a term in a bail agreement, ask before you sign and ask for the answer in writing. You are entitled to a copy of everything you sign. Take the time you need to read it.