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Which amendment apply to people who are charged with a crime or who are under suspicion of committing a crime?
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∙ 12y ago
Within the Bill of Rights:
the 4th Amendment provides for freedom from unreasonable search
the 5th Amendment provides that no one can be compelled to incriminate themselves
the 6th Amendment provides for a speedy trial, a jury, and legal representation
the 8th Amendment provides for reasonable bail and no cruel punishment
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoUnknown what it is that you are looking for. Regardless of your current status you are protected by ALL provisions of the Constitution.
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How does Macbeth and lady Macbeth try to avoid suspicion?
Macbeth and lady Macbeth try to avoid suspicion by getting into their pajamas after committing the murder so people will think they were asleep all the time.
How does amendment 5 important?
The 5th amendment gives people the right not to testify against themselves in court. Ever hear the saying, "I plead the 5th"? Well, if you are on trial for committing a crime, you do not have to say anything in court.
Can a police officer remove my fishing license from me with out reasonable suspicion of me committing a crime?
A license is how you prove you can fish wherever you are. I am sure many people get asked to show their license at the lake or river while fishing.
If the state files an amendment to an indictment is that good or bad for the person being charged?
It depends entirely on the nature of the amendment to the indictment. Usually an amendment is neutral for the person being charged because the amendment is to factual parts of the allegations, e.g. replacing third-party "John Does" with actual names of people or more factual incidents. In other cases, it can be positive or negative if the amendment is about removing or adding (respectively) criminal allegations.
What protects people from being held in jail without being formally charged with a crime?
The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution.
Is the 8th amendment good?
yes because it prevents people from facing the death penalty when committing a crime when a more suitable punishment (like community service) is available
There is an Attempted bank robbery 3 people one provides a mask another a handgun and the last person provides transportation what are they charged with?
Generally speaking, the person actually committing the robbery is charged with robbery and anyone else not actively involved in the robbery is charged as an accessory or accomplice to robbery.
How does the Patriot Act viloate the eighth amendment?
Because the 8th amendment, which reads "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted," is there to protect people from being over charged for a crime. Indefinite imprisonment is a violation of this amendment.
What was the one way religion affected purtain life?
People were punished publicly for committing a sin
Which amendment allows for the direct election of senators by the people?
The Seventeenth Amendment allowed U.S. Senators to be elected directly by the people.
What does the 4th amendment mean in plain language?
It's basically saying that someone cannot search your property without probably cause. Which means that they have a legitimate suspicion that you are doing something illegal. They would need a search warrant to actually look through your personal belongings.
What is the main thing that people get arrested for?
Committing crimes.
