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Amendment 5

 

 Rights Deprived and Self Incrimination : 

 " 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. "

  •  No person shall be deprived of Life, Liberty or Property without due process of law.

  •  The common law rule that protects the people from any search or seizure whatsoever when that search or seizure violates the 5th Amendment right against self incrimination.

  •  Legislation and administrative action utilizing asset forfeiture laws which enable the confiscation of the private property of sovereign American citizens not involved in the crime should be opposed.

 

  •  Forfeiture of assets can only be enforced after conviction of the property owner as a penalty for the crime. Such forfeitures must follow full due process of law under criminal prosecution standards. 

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