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Plead the Fifth!

• daeken 15y ago
  I think you're joking, but for what it's worth, that doesn't work. You can claim that the encryption key itself contains self-incriminating data, but then they'll simply say "ok, we completely understand. Go ahead and type it into your laptop and decrypt the data and you don't have to reveal the key."
  • VladRussian 15y ago
    right to remain silent. Orally, in writing, keyboard typing, or through any other means of communications.
  • tomjen3 15y ago
    Your honor, it has been more than six months since I was arrested and I can no longer remember the encryption key. All I can remember is that it twenty random letters/numbers. Even if you lie in court it is very difficult to prove it.
  • dedward 15y ago
    A broad interpretation of the 5th would mean you don't have to assist the authorities in any way in convicting yourself of crime.