Homework

This written assignment requirement is for an examination of the topic below, submitted in APA format, using 12 point font. It is expected that, based on the nature of this topic, that a concise yet thorough analysis will take between 3-5 pages of text, in addition to your cover page, abstract and reference page. A total of 2 external scholarly sources, aside from your required readings, must be cited in support of your position. Please post your assignment as a .doc file attachment by clicking on the Assignment 5.4 title on the assignments page.

Obtaining Confessions

The Exclusionary Rule operates differently in the confessions/interrogation context, compared to in the Fourth Amendment context. Discuss in detail the differences, providing case law as your foundation where applicable.

Require Resources:

Click the links below to access the required additional resources:

Your Fourth Amendment Right to Privacy

http://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,1027506447001_2080296,00.html

Learn More About the Fourth Amendment

http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/get-involved/constitution-activities/fourth-amendment.aspx

Fourth Amendment case Mapp v. Ohio

http://www.annenbergclassroom.org/pages.aspx?name=search-and-seizure-mapp-v-ohio&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Unwarranted Search and Seizure

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71187-1