This Amendment

[xxsesimeseedxx]

"Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. Ratified 12/15/1791.

 

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 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."

 

Does it still exist?

[Wild Bill]

"Amendment 5 - Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. Ratified 12/15/1791.

 

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 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."

 

Does it still exist?

I believe the Constitution is now 'Void Where Prohibited By Law'.

[clyde c]

Sure it does. All 10 exist until they're found inconvenient by the Supremes.

 

Don't ever forget that the Supreme Court is part of the Government and will always act to protect the Government.

[+RevThad]

I believe the Constitution is now 'Void Where Prohibited By Law'.

Now that there is scary, true, and funny all at the same time. Bravo.

[Bisharoo]

I believe the Constitution is now 'Void Where Prohibited By Law'.

 

Perfectly stated, sadly...