The Resume

(December 15, 1791- )
Born in New York City, New York
No person shall be held to answer for a 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 offense 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.

Why Amendment V - I Have the Right to Remain Silent might be annoying:

It allows criminals to hide their criminal activity.
O.J. Simpson.
It makes it tougher for the legal system to prosecute criminals.
The government may confiscate property with compensation.

Why Amendment V - I Have the Right to Remain Silent might not be annoying:

It gave birth to the Miranda Warning.
It protects innocent citizens from overzealous law enforcement.
A person can not be tried again for the same offense after acquittal or conviction (double jeopardy).
The government must use the legal system to deprive citizens of their property.
See also: The Bill of Rights, Amendment I - Basic Freedoms, Amendment II - Go Ahead and Shoot Me, Amendment III - Sheltering Soldiers, Amendment IV - Man's Home is his Castle, Amendment V - I Have the Right to Remain Silent, Amendment VI - Trial By Jury, Amendment VII - Civil Suits, Amendment VIII - Punishment Fit the Crime, Amendment IX - Catchall, Amendment X - State's Rights, Bill of Rights - Rejected Rights
Note: Much of the research is based on a series of articles appearing in The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, Va.

Credit: Team Annoy

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Bill of Rights (Ranked: 5)
• Don't Say a Word
• Look at Me, I'm with O.J. Simpson
• Number Names (Ranked: 5)
• Profiles 24001-24250 (Ranked: 24005)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 270 Votes: 47.41% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 141 Votes: 54.61% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 57 Votes: 49.12% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 68 Votes: 26.47% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 43 Votes: 72.09% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 23 Votes: 43.48% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 39 Votes: 25.64% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 73 Votes: 45.21% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 27 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying