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Name two ways the bill of rights protects citizens accused of crimes?

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5th Amendment:

Citizens cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

Citizens can refuse to testify when that testimony may incriminate them.

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amendment 5 no self incriminating and 6 the right to a speedy trial
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