4th Amendment
What does the 4th Amendment protect citizens from?
Unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant or probable cause.
What rights does the 5th Amendment guarantee?
Protection against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process.
What rights does the 6th Amendment guarantee to criminal defendants?
The right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and to confront witnesses.
What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?
Cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive bail.
A police officer searches a car without a warrant. Which amendment is violated?
4th Amendment
What is required for a search warrant to be issued under the 4th Amendment?
Probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation.
Describe a violation of the 5th Amendment.
A defendant being tried twice for the same crime after being acquitted.
Give an example of a violation of the 6th Amendment.
A defendant being denied access to legal counsel during trial.
Provide an example of a potential violation of the 8th Amendment.
Sentencing someone to life in prison for a minor drug offense.
A suspect is interrogated without being informed of their rights. Which amendment is violated?
5th Amendment
Is determined by courts to mean reasonable suspicion that a crime has taken place, or that evidence of a crime is imminent
Probable Cause
What does "due process" mean in the context of the 5th Amendment?
Legal proceedings must be fair and follow established rules.
What is the significance of the right to a "speedy trial"?
It prevents indefinite detention and ensures timely justice.
What is the significance of "cruel and unusual punishment" in the 8th Amendment?
It protects individuals from inhumane treatment by the state.
A judge imposes a $1 million bail for a minor theft. Which amendment is violated?
8th Amendment
Provide an example of a situation that might violate the 4th Amendment.
Searching a person's home without a warrant or consent.
How does the 5th Amendment protect against self-incrimination?
Individuals cannot be forced to testify against themselves in a criminal case.
Explain how the 6th Amendment protects the right to confront witnesses.
Defendants can question witnesses testifying against them in court.
The 8th Amendment is part of this important document.
Bill of Rights
A trial is held without a jury for a serious crime. Which amendment is violated?
6th Amendment
At the local shopping mall, an undercover detective notices a group of teenagers shopping together. Following them, he observes no illegal behavior. However, once they exit the mall he stops them and orders them to turn over their purses, wallets, and jackets.
Is this search legal?
No
Discuss the importance of the case Miranda v. Arizona regarding the 5th Amendment.
It established the requirement for Miranda warnings, informing suspects of their rights.
Define "Impartial Jury"
all of the jury members are unbiased and are able to hand down a verdict based simply on evidence and no other factors
This term refers to financial guarantees that an accused person will appear in court.
Bail
What happens if Miranda Rights are not read to a suspect?
Statements made by the suspect may be inadmissible in court.