1. Amendment 5 Cannot be forced to testify against yourself d
Chappelle—”I plead the fif”
Cannot be forced to testify against yourself
“I take the 5th.”
“No person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself”

2. Amendment 5 No double jeopardy—
Cannot be tried twice for the same crime
“Nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of
life or limb”

3. Amendment 5 Eminent Domain
“Nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation”

4. Amendment 5 Due process of law— guarantees fair trial rights
“No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law”

5. Amendment 6 Fair trial rights in detail: Speedy and public trial
Lawyer
Face to face with
witnesses against
you
“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public
trial by an impartial jury…to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation;
to be confronted with the witnesses against him…and to have assistance of counsel
for his defence.”

6. Amendment 8 No cruel or unusual punishment
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and
Unusual punishments inflicted.”