What's the biggest myth about pleading the fifth that gets people arrested? There's many people out there that think the police officer has to read me my rights before they actually go into effect. That is the most common myth about pleading the fifth. You do not have to wait for the police officer to tell you to shut up. You should always invoke your right to remain silent early and often. And what I mean by that is I don't answer questions without a lawyer. Say it as soon as the police officer gets to the door. Let him know off the jump that you're a Doctor Judge follower and that you're going to invoke your rights early and often.