Due Process Amendments

Question 1

Fourth Amendment

Answer 1

• Reasonable/Unreasonable Search
  Anywhere you do/do not have a reasonable
  expectation of privacy
• Probable Cause
  Must have probable cause to search/seize;
  requires a search warrant, unless evidence is in
  plain view or officer has reasonable suspicion
  Police can search cars without a warrant and
  dogs can sniff the car
• Exclusionary Rule
  Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used as
  evidence in court
  Exceptions: inevitable discovery or during a
  “knock and announce”
• Wire Tapping
  An agency can collect the same info that a phone
  company does

Question 2

Fifth Amendment

Answer 2

Right to…
- Grand Jury
- Due Process
- Protection against double jeopardy
- No private property can be taken for public use w/o
just compensation
- Right against self-incrimination

Question 3

Sixth Amendment

Answer 3

Right to…
- Speedy and public trial
- Trial by jury
- Right to be informed of the charge
- Notice & Confrontation of Witnesses
- Obtaining witnesses in your favor
- Have the assistance of Counsel for his defense

Question 4

Eighth Amendment

Answer 4

• Can’t charge excessive bail
• Can’t charge excessive fines
• Can’t give cruel and unusual punishment