In the Declaration of Independence, our founding fathers set forth the grievances against the King of England that precipitated the American Revolution. With respect to trial by jury, they specifically complained that English troops committed crimes while subjugating the colonists at the behest of the King but were protected from punishment by …
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Kansas City Law Firm Investigates Fifth Amendment Rights
Hidden within the legalese of the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution are several well-known laws, most of which play important roles in criminal cases and another which is prominent in civil matters. The text of the Amendment reads: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment …
