The Curious Lawyer: Bill of Rights -- The Fifth Amendment

The breadth and depth of the Fifth Amendment’s protections are unparalleled: it guarantees each of us the fundamental rights of indictment by grand jury, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, fair trials and just compensation for taken property. In the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi takes a deep dive into each of the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights, reminding us what each amendment protects and illustrating its impact on the other constitutional protections we enjoy. Whether you are a budding constitutional scholar or simply looking for interesting facts to share at a cocktail party, the Bill of Rights series is for you.