Criminal Cases and Due Process 7-9 pages

Common Assignment: Prepare a written analysis of the impact of the 4th, 5th, 6^th 8^th and the 14th Amendments to the US Constitution in processing offenders through the criminal justice system.  Explain the concept of due process as applied to the U.S. Constitution.

• What due process rights are contained in the US Constitution? Give examples.
• What is procedural due process and why does it exist?
• Do you think any of these rights should be revoked at any time? Which ones?
• What made you choose those?
• To what extent does procedural due process hinder or strengthen the criminal justice system?