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9/13 Business Law Aim: Explain the rights of the accused? p. 78 # 24

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1 9/13 Business Law Aim: Explain the rights of the accused? p. 78 # 24
Case, Parties, Summary, Decision, Rule of Law

2 “WHAT’S YOUR VERDICT” P. 71

3 Main objective of gov’t
Protect individuals from the powers of the government. Better to give too much liberty than to give the government too much power

4 Rights of the accused: 1. Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

5 2. Probable cause – a reasonable ground for the belief.
Protection from unreasonable search and seizures.

6 3. Fair procedure when conducting an investigation.

7 4. Represented by a lawyer.

8 5. Guilt “Beyond a reasonable doubt”

9 6. Right to have a trial by jury.

10 7. Criminal defendants may not be compelled to testify against themselves.

11 Responsibilities A person who aids another in the crime is also guilty. Compounding a crime. Vicarious liability

12 Application: p. 77 # 18


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