1. Rights of the Accused
Summary

2. Protection against : unreasonable search and seizure”
Gathering Evidence
4th Amendment

3. Arrest and Questioning
Right to Remain Silent
Right to an Attorney
Arrest and Questioning
5th Amendment
6th Amendment

4. Protection against “excessive bail”
Jailing Before trial
8th Amendment

5. Right to a “speedy and public trial”
Protection against “double jeopardy”
Trial by Jury
Right to Question Witnesses
Trial
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
Article 2 section 2

6. Protection against “cruel and unusual punishment”
8th Amendment

7. Why do rulings like the one in the Miranda case come about?
"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

8. What is the real purpose lying behind the rights of the accused
What is the real purpose lying behind the rights of the accused. Why are these rights so important?
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