In today’s era, the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution assures every citizen the right to counsel, a speedy trial, access to witnesses, and an impartial jury. For this assignment, you will discuss the threats to providing an impartial jury, especially in cases that are well known to the media. In your response, please address the … Read more
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a very prominent amendment and contains several key words that a defendant must be aware of when under investigation and while being questioned by law enforcement. One of the key factors of the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is the right to a speedy trial. Cases … Read more
PowerPoint Presentation: In this unit, you will create a presentation to explain the evolution of self-incrimination through the case law. First, your presentation should begin with an explanation of self-incrimination as discussed in the Fifth Amendment. Second, select and explain four Supreme Court self-incrimination cases related to the Fifth Amendment. In your explanation, please provide … Read more
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a very powerful amendment. Cases have been heard at the Supreme Court level regarding violations by police, law enforcement, and other judicial organizations against individuals. In the Miranda v. Arizona ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that any individual taken into custody for interrogation must be read … Read more
Integral to this course will be the ability to read, understand, brief, and discuss the cases of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). The following information, “How to Brief Case Law, discusses how to master these tasks. This information will be referenced and used throughout the course. The official site of the SCOTUS … Read more
Explain discrimination. What kind of discrimination is considered acceptable? In your response, be sure to explain invidious discrimination. Also, should there be distinctions between discrimination (acceptable vs. reasonable)? Explain your position. Your journal entry must be at least 300 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
The purpose of this case study is to research and complete a thorough analysis of the exclusionary rule. Your paper will summarize the exclusionary rule and analyze the concepts below. Your paper should discuss the following questions: What is the exclusionary rule? How was it created? Why was it created? What is its purpose? Why … Read more
The Fourth Amendment of the United States protects U.S. citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures from government entities. What constitutes unreasonable searches and seizures? Do police have the power to arrest unlawful actors without probable cause? In your response, please cite and provide a synopsis of a case regarding one of the following areas: use … Read more
Select and explain four amendments that you feel have the most significance on the criminal justice system. In your response, please include a brief summary of a case that relates to the amendments you selected. At least two sources must be used for this assignment; one of which may be your textbook. Your response must … Read more
Separation of powers is one of the most important principles in American government. Discuss why it is important to have a neutral and nonbiased Supreme Court. Also, is it possible to have such a thing as a neutral and unbiased court? Explain your position, and include and discuss relevant examples to support the discussion. Your … Read more