Which amendment to the u. s. constitution states: no persons shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury?

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Julian White

21 June, 14:55

Which amendment to the u. s. constitution states: no persons shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury?

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Sebastian Mcpherson · Answer 1

Hi there!

The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution concerns the right to trial and includes the phrase "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury". This Amendment, which is part of the Bill of Rights, ensures that Americans can not be held accountable for a crime without a fair and speedy trial involving a grand jury.