"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
The fifth amendment means not having to be a witness against oneself, but also that one can not be tried for the same offense. The phrase "plead the fifth," comes to mind, and how one does not need to answer to the accused incrimination.
This picture is a good representation of what pleading the fifth means figuratively. The boy is "pleading the fifth" to his mother, he is choosing to withhold information, therefore cannot be entirely blamed.
5th Amendment Song
In this comidic yet informational video, the boys break down the key elements of the fifth amendment. "I've got rights when I'm accused," is a great summary of what rights we have.
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