FIFTH AMENDMENT

"No person shall be held to answer for any 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."

Every American, no matter how horrific the crime he is accused of, is allowed his day in court, and cannot be forced to testify against himself, or be tried twice for the same offense. It doesn't matter if someone shoplifted or killed 500 people. This right is extended to all Americans. Additionally, the government cannot take something you own without paying you what it's worth.