Amendment V

     "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; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; 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; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

    The 5th amendment is in place to give each person what's called due process and making sure every person is innocent until proven guilty. This amendment also protect people from double jeopardy meaning they cant be tried for the exact same crime twice. Another aspect is the protection against self incrimination commonly referred to as "pleading the 5th".



    This video explains the roles given to a grand jury and and how it is meant to protect the accused.



This video goes over all of the rights given to each person from the 5th amendment specifically highlighting due process and its link to "magna carta" as well as double jeopardy and how it can be interpreted.

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