What Is the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States?

Relating to grand juries, double jeopardy, self-incrimination and due process – 1791

“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.”

See: Previous Amendment (Fourth Amendment) – Next Amendment (Sixth Amendment)

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