Protections for the accused

Question 1

(Protections for the accused)
Know all that we included in this category

Answer 1

1. Habeas corpus
2. Against self Incrimination
3. To an attorney
4. To face one’s accuser and cross-examine Witnesses
5. To a speedy, public trial
6. Of an unbiased jury of one’s peers
7. Against double jeopardy
8. Against excessive fines or bail
9. Against cruel and unusual punishment

Question 2

Know where the protection against self incrimination is

Answer 2

It is in the 5th amendment

Miranda vs Arizona

Question 3

To a speedy public trial: Know that speedy hasn’t been defined(interpreted) by the S. Court

Question 4

Against double jeopardy:

Answer 4

May not be tried again if jury acquitted the crime

Question 5

Against double jeopardy: know the exceptions that we discussed

Answer 5

Execptions:
-may be tried again if the jury is dead locked
-may be tried at the STATE and FEDERAL level
-may be tried in TWO different states (Cali and Nevada)
-may face criminal and civil trail

Question 6

Against cruel and unusual punishment

Answer 6

Does not include death penalty

-cannot be tortured or treated unfairly

Question 7

Know the different ways that one can be legally executed in the U.S

Answer 7

-lethal injection
-gas chamber
-electric chair
-hanging
-Firing squad