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SUMMARY
RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED
•Why would anyone be accused of or charged with a crime if they are not guilty?•Discuss with talk partner?
QUESTION
• Protection against : unreasonable search and seizure”
4th Amendment
GATHERING EVIDENCE
• Right to Remain Silent• Right to an Attorney• See Miranda Case5th Amendment
6th Amendment
ARREST AND QUESTIONING
• Protection against “excessive bail”
8th Amendment
JAILING BEFORE TRIAL
• Right to a “speedy and public trial”• Protection against “double jeopardy”• Trial by Jury• Right to Question Witnesses
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
Article 2 section 2
TRIAL
• Protection against “cruel and unusual punishment”
8th Amendment
PUNISHMENT
• "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to be speak to an attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government expense.“
• Is this good law?• Why do rulings like the
one in the Miranda case come about?
MIRANDA RULING
•What is the real purpose lying behind the rights of the accused. Why are these rights so important?
EXIT SLIP