Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York
Can I plead the 5TH in a civil lawsuit case against me?
Asked on 10/21/09, 7:35 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristen Browde
Browde Law, P.C.
No.
Or, more accurately, you can try, but the judge will instruct the jury to draw negative inferences from your refusal to testify.
Answered on 10/26/09, 7:48 pm
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