| The Constitution of the United States of America Bill of Rights: Amendments 1 through 10 |
Amendment 5: Indictments, Double Jeopardy,
Self-Incrimination, and Property Rights
5-1 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise
infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a
Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or
in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public
danger;
5-2 nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be
twice put in jeopardy of life or limb;
5-3 nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness
against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law;
5-4 nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just
compensation.
Self-Incrimination, and Property Rights
5-1 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise
infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a
Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or
in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public
danger;
5-2 nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be
twice put in jeopardy of life or limb;
5-3 nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness
against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law;
5-4 nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just
compensation.
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