“I plead the fifth.” You may have heard that phrase in a movie, on TV, or even in a real court room setting before. But what does plead the fifth mean? Where does this phrase come from? Well, we’ve covered a lot of courtroom jargon recently, but there’s always more to learn. Furthermore, pleading the [...]
As we continue our series on legal jargon, today we’ll be explaining what “contempt of court” means. So, maybe you’ve heard that phrase in Law and Order or from the movie Liar Liar (1997). Wherever you’ve come across it, it’s important to know so you are prepared for the customs and practices of your trial. [...]