The Bill of Rights extends to individuals the protection of various civil liberties. When an individual is accused of a criminal act, there are rights that he or she is entitled to under the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments. Select 3 of these amendments; provide an overview of the main points of the amendments, and explain how they could be applied to a person accused of committing a crime. Secondly, discuss what type of policy would need to be implemented for police investigators when interrogating a suspect.
Assignment Guidelines: Address the following in 1,000–1,250 words:
•Select 3 of the following Amendments from the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution:
◦First
◦Fourth
◦Fifth
◦Sixth
◦Eighth
For each of the selected Amendments:
■Provide an overview of the main points of the Amendment
■What is the purpose of the Amendment Explain.
■Who does the Amendment affect Explain.
■Why is this Amendment important Explain.
■How can the Amendment be applied to a person accused of committing a crime? Be specific.
****You may use case law as you see fit to support your answer.
◦What type of policy would need to be implemented for police investigators when interrogating a suspect Explain.
■To what type of crime(s) should this policy pertain? Why?
■What specific constitutional rights must be upheld, and under what circumstances must they be upheld? Explain.
■What would be the rationale for the policy? Justify your response.
■How should the policy be evaluated for potential weaknesses or gaps? Explain.
Be sure to reference all sources using proper APA style.
The Bill of Rights extends to individuals the protection of various civil liberties. When an individual is accused of a criminal act, there are rights that he or she is entitled to under the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments.
Select 3
of these amendments; provide an overview of the main points of the amendments, and explain how they could be applied to a person accused of committing a crime.
Secondly, discuss what type of policy would need to be implemented for police investigators when interrogating a suspect.
Assignment Guidelines:
•
Select 3
of the following Amendments from the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution:
◦First-Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition [Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.]
◦Fourth-Search and Seizure [The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.]
◦Fifth-Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, Due Process [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.]
◦Sixth-Criminal Prosecutions – Jury Trial, Right to Confront and to Counsel [In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.]
◦Eighth-Excess Bail or Fines, Cruel and Unusual Punishment [Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.]
Legal Information Institute, Bill of rights, retrieved on December 10, 2012 from
http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/billofrights
•Address the following in 1,000–1,250 words:
◦For each of the selected Amendments:
· Provide an overview of the main points of the Amendment.
■What is the purpose of the Amendment. Explain.
■Who does the Amendment affect. Explain.
■Why is this Amendment important. Explain.
How can the Amendment be applied to a person accused of committing a crime? Be specific.
■You may use case law as you see fit to support your answer.
◦What type of policy would need to be implemented for police investigators when interrogating a suspect. Explain.
■To what type of crime(s) should this policy pertain? Why?
■What specific constitutional rights must be upheld, and under what circumstances must they be upheld? Explain.
■What would be the rationale for the policy? Justify your response.
■How should the policy be evaluated for potential weaknesses or gaps? Explain.
Must be in APA format with at least 2 references
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