Amendment #5
Original Wording: No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment 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.
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Explanation: This amendment protects you from being held from commuting a crime unless you've been accused with a serious crime by the police. It also insures the state and the country have to respect your legal rights
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