Why Are Amendment is Important
Are Amendment is important because with out it people would be put on trail for no good reason. Also people would be put on trail twice just for one crime they did, without this amendment. In Conclusion the U.S. would be different with out this amendment.
Bibliography
"Fifth Amendment: Double Jeopardy (1791) | Bill of Rights Institute." Bill of Rights Institute Fifth Amendment Double Jeopardy 1791 Bill of Rights Institute Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2015.
"Fifth Amendment: Due Process." N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2015.
The Fifth Amendment (Translated)
The government cannot try a defendant for the same crime more than once. This prevents double jeopardy (being tried more than once for the same offense.) It inhibits the government from using its power and financial resources to try a suspect over and over until getting a guilty verdict. Additionally, it helps ensure justice be encouraging the state to be sure of its case before proceeding. This protection is part of the due process rights protected by the Fifth Amendment.
The Amendment
“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 offense 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 Fifth Amendment
By: Andrew J. and Makayla E.