The Fifth Amendment's protection against self-incrimination encompasses which of the following?
A) A person only has to be a witness against himself or herself if a felony is involved.
B) A person does not have to be a witness against himself or herself if a first criminal offense is involved.
C) A person does not have to be a witness against himself or herself if prison time is involved as opposed to a mere fine.
D) A person does not have to be a witness against himself or herself in a criminal case.
E) A person has to be a witness against himself or herself.

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The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution includes a provision that protects individuals from being compelled to be witnesses against themselves in criminal cases, meaning they cannot be forced to testify or provide evidence that could incriminate them. This protection is not limited by the nature of the offense, whether it's a felony, a first offense, or the potential punishment involved.

The Fifth Amendment's Protection Against Self-Incrimination Encompasses Which of the Following