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Week 4 Assignment - Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment Rights

PART 1: Explaining the Protections Afforded by the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments

Introduction:

· Question: Why are the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments important for people charged with crimes?

I. Fourth Amendment:

· Protections:

· Question: What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?

· Question: What does the Fourth Amendment require for searches and seizures?

· Procedures:

· Question: What must police have in order to search or arrest someone?

· Question: What happens if evidence is obtained illegally?

II. Fifth Amendment:

· Protections:

· Question: What protections does the Fifth Amendment provide for defendants?

· Question: How does the Fifth Amendment protect against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?

· Question: What does the Fifth Amendment say about due process?

· Procedures:

· Question: What must happen for someone to be charged with a serious crime under the Fifth Amendment?

· Question: What must the government do if it takes someone's property?

III. Sixth Amendment:

· Protections:

· Question: What rights does the Sixth Amendment give to defendants?

· Question: What does the Sixth Amendment say about the trial process?

· Procedures:

· Question: How does the Sixth Amendment ensure a fair trial?

· Question: What rights does the Sixth Amendment give regarding witnesses and legal representation?

Part 2: Explaining Due Process and How the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments Support It

Introduction:

· Question: What is due process, and why is it important in protecting people from unfair treatment by the government?

I. Fourth Amendment and Due Process:

· Question: How does the Fourth Amendment protect due process?

· Question: How does the requirement of warrants and probable cause support fairness in legal processes?

II. Fifth Amendment and Due Process:

· Question: How does the Fifth Amendment protect due process?

· Follow-up: How does it prevent forced confessions and double jeopardy?

· Question: How does the Fifth Amendment ensure fairness in criminal charges and government taking of property?

III. Sixth Amendment and Due Process:

· Question: How does the Sixth Amendment protect due process?

· Follow-up: How do the right to a speedy trial, right to an impartial jury, and right to counsel ensure fairness?

Conclusion:

· Question: How do the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments work together to protect due process and ensure fair treatment for defendants?