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Chapter 15 - Part II

Criminal Procedure

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Criminal Procedure is driven by the United States Constitution, especially the first 10 amendments.  It is the right of every United States citizen and noncitizen to due process and equal protection under the law.

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Choose ONE of the following amendments of the United States Constitution that affects Criminal Procedure.  Read the information and write the paper as directed. 

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United States Constitution
Criminal Procedure

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Search and Seizure is governed by the 4th amendment to the United States Constitution. 
Read as much of the information below as you deem necessary (preferably all) and write a one to two page paper on this amendment and its effect on Criminal Procedure.  More detail is provided below.
Insert it into the Criminal Procedure section of the   Paralegal Reference Manual.
Search and Seizure
History and Scope of the Amendment
Searches and Seizures Pursuant to Warrant Valid Searches and Seizures Without Warrants Electronic Surveillance and the Fourth Amendment Enforcing the Fourth Amendment: The Exclusionary Rule

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The 5th amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a number of protections to individuals in a criminal prosecution. 
Read as much of the information below as you deem necessary to discuss at least three of the topics covered under this amendment.  More detail is provided below.
Indictment by Grand Jury
Double Jeopardy
Self-Incrimination
The Operation of the Exclusionary Rule
Due Process
National Eminent Domain Power
Write a one to two page paper on this amendment and its effect on Criminal Procedure. 
Insert it into the Criminal Procedure section of the   Paralegal Reference Manual.

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The 6th amendment of the amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a number of additional protections to individuals in a criminal prosecution. 
Read as much of the information below as you deem necessary (preferably all) and write a one to two page paper on this amendment and its effect on Criminal Procedure. 
Insert it into the Criminal Procedure section of the   Paralegal Reference Manual.

Criminal ProsecutionsCoverage

Right to a Speedy and Public Trial
Speedy Trial

Public Trial
Right to Trial by Impartial Jury

Jury Trial

Impartial Jury
Place of Trial--Jury of the Vicinage
Notice of Accusation
Confrontation

Compulsory Process

Assistance of Counsel

Development of an Absolute Right to Counsel at Trial

Right to Assistance of Counsel in Nontrial Situations

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The 8th amendment of the amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a number of additional protections to individuals in a criminal prosecution. 
Read as much of the information below as you deem necessary (preferably all) and write a one to two page paper on this amendment and its effect on Criminal Procedure. 
Insert it into the Criminal Procedure section of the   Paralegal Reference Manual.

Excessive Bail
Excessive Fines

Cruel and Unusual Punishments

Style of Interpretation

''Cruel and Unusual Punishments''

Capital Punishment

Proportionality

Prisons and Punishment

Limitation of Clause to Criminal Punishment

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