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It is the "Habeas Corpus". This constitutional writ was suspended by Lincoln in order to put down the "Rebellion of the South" in 1861 after the turmoils in Maryland.

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What did the magna Carter state?

this was a document forced on King John by a group of his subjects attempting to limit his powers by law and protect their priviledges. It protected certain rights of the Kings subjects and allowed appeal against unlawful imprisonment . It was one of the most significant documents in the English speaking world leading to the Rule of Constitutional Law adopted by many countries including the USA


What punishment can the Constitution protect an individual from?

from being stripped of their unalienable rights. Each of those 10 amendments protects us from different things, and gives us different rights. Such as in amendment 8 it protects us from cruel and unusual punishment.here I give you a small really condensed list.Am1. gives us 5 rights freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assemblyAm2. gives us the right to keep and bear arms.Am3. protects us from the quartering of troops.Am4. protects us from illegal searches and seizures.Am5.protects us against self incrimination.Am6. the right to a speedy and fair trialAm.7 right to a trial by juryAm.8 no cruel or unusual punishment.Am.9 protects our unenumerated rightsAm10. gives the rights not listed in the constitution to the states and the people.hope that helps :D


How does a search warrant protect a person's individual rights?

Prevents unlawful search & seizure. A judge has to allow with sufficient reason & police are limited to items described in the search for what they can recover.


What is the maximum sentence for affray?

The crime of affray is defined as unlawful physical violence, or the threat of the same. In the United Kingdom, the crime carries a maximum sentence of three years imprisonment and a fine of an undisclosed amount. There is also a maximum sentence of 6 months and the statutory maximum fine for a summary conviction.


Motion to set aside unlawful detainer?

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Related questions

Legal right that protects against unlawful imprisonment?

Habeas corpus


What legal right protects against unlawful imprisonment?

Habeas corpus


What is the constitutional protection against unlawful imprisonment?

Habeas Corpus


Can i sue for unlawful imprisonment in FL?

There is a way to sue for unlawful imprisonment in FL. This will time a lot of time and work.


What is the legal term for holding hostages?

Depending on the situation it could be covered udner several statutes. False Imprisonment - Unlawful Detention - Kidnapping. False imprisonment is defined as consisting of unlawful restraint against the will of an individual's personal liberty or freedom of locomotion. Unlawful detention is the gist of false imprisonment. It is also defined as any intentional detention of one person by another which is unauthorized by law.


How doe the constitution protect you from unlawful imprisonment?

because you can not brak what on the constitution


Can you sue for illegal detention?

Yes.You can sue for wrongful imprisonment. You can also file a civil lawsuit againts the police if they cause such wrongful imprisonment.Added: I cannot agree with the second answer. Unlawful IMPRISONMENT signifies that the defendant was tried, convicted, sentenced and remanded to prison after a complete trial process. Since "the police" do not (cannot) sentence anyone to prison perhaps what the contributor had in mind was Unlawful DETENTION.Definition: IMPRISONMENT - A penalty imposed by a court under which the individual is confined to an institution, Title 18, USC. See below link:


A legal proceeding that acts as protection against unlawful imprisonment?

Habeas Corpus


What is the statute of limitations on false imprisonment in Texas?

The statute of limitations for false imprisonment or unlawful restraint in Texas is two years, pursuant to CPRC Section 16.003(a).


What is the term for holding someone against their will?

The term for holding someone against their will is "false imprisonment." It is when a person is unlawfully restrained or restricted in their freedom of movement without their consent.


What Amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure and was used to create the exclusionary rule?

Fourth Amendment


Can a parent hold an adult child against their will?

No adult can hold another adult against their will. In most states of the US that would be unlawful imprisonment.