Case 8-2 Ruth Was Arrested for Burglary. If Ruth Is Found Guilty

Multiple Choice

Case 8-2
Ruth was arrested for burglary. If Ruth is found guilty, she can be sentenced to 5 years in a state prison. The prosecutors are offering her a 3-year prison sentence if she pleads guilty to the charges. Ruth is being represented by a public defender who informs Ruth she must decide if she will take the plea bargain or decide to go to trial for the charge of burglary.
-Ruth's attorney advises Ruth that it is best if a jury hears the case. Ruth's attorney also advises that she does not testify at her trial because he is fearful that Ruth may implicate herself in the crime. Which amendment specifies that Ruth does not have to be a witness against herself at trial?

A) Fourth Amendment
B) Fifth Amendment
C) Sixth Amendment
D) Seventh Amendment