Is taking the fifth amendment under oath considered perjury?
No, if you are taking the Fifth to avoid self-incrimination in a criminal activity. However, the Fifth Amendment does not protect you from having to answer questions in civil cases once criminal charges are filed and resolved, or after the statute of limitations has passed and you can no longer be charged. When in doubt, a judge will hold a hearing to determine whether your claim of 5th amendment privilege is valid.
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