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“Bill of Rights” Amendments 5-10

“Bill of Rights” Amendments 5-10. McKinley Baaaaby!. 5 th Amendment Criminal A court hearing to see if there’s been a crime committed and if there’s enough evidence to hold the person for a jury trial. You will not have to stand trial more than once for the same crime.

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“Bill of Rights” Amendments 5-10

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  1. “Bill of Rights” Amendments 5-10

  2. McKinley Baaaaby! 5th Amendment • Criminal • A court hearing to see if there’s been a crime committed and if there’s enough evidence to hold the person for a jury trial. • You will not have to stand trial more than once for the same crime. • You cannot be forced to testify against yourself in court.

  3. Trial • Paying you a fair price is called Eminent Domain. • Prevent your from being kept in jail to long waiting for trial. trial can not be held in secret. • You can give rebuttal (argue against) any testimony against you. • Any person may be obligated to appear in court to testify. • Lawyer (attorney or counsel)

  4. Where parties contest private matters (where 1 person sues another for damages) • A “plaintiff” is the party hurt (or wronged), the “defendant” is the party being held accountable. • Government • Security $ you (or a bail bondsman) puts up to release you from jail before your trial to “back up” your promise to appear.

  5. No excessive fines, no cruel or unusual punishment. • Any or your rights which might not be listed in the constitution. • All powers not given to the U.S. (federal) government by the U.S. Constitution, go to the states or to the people.

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