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Though it is not mentioned in the Constitution, the Supreme Court has upheld the legality of preventive detention, in which someone who is likely to commit a crime if released can be kept incarcerated. Preventive detention is usually reserved for felons accused or convicted of child molestation and similar charges.
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What amendment says the media has a right to attend criminal trials and hearings?
Type your answer here... The First Amendment provides the right to the press. The Sixth Amendment gives the right to a speedy and public trial in criminal matters. With these two amendments, the press has the right to attend public criminal proceedings.
Amendment that says a person cannot be given cruel or unusual punishment?
The 8th Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees that there will be no cruel or unusual punishment. This amendment was intended for those faced with criminal accusations and convictions.
What specific quote from the 5th amendment is the defendant referring to when he says these words?
"...nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."
What specific quote from the 5th amendment is the defendent referring to when he says these words?
"...nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."
What amendment says no one may be kept from voting because of non-payment of a tax?
The 15th Amendment states that a person cannot be prevented from voting because of not paying a tax. A poll tax was one way that poor minorities were prevented from voting.
What is the fifth amendment and why do people plead it?
The 5th amendment to the US Constitution says "No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..." In other words, you cannot be forced to give evidence which might incriminate you.
What amendment says you can petition the government?
it is the first amendment.
What does it mean when the witnesses says take the fifth in criminal trails?
Briefly; It refers to the 5th Amendment to US Constitution which states that a person cannot be compelled to testify against himself.
Which amendment says that you don't have to pay to vote?
ThE 24th Amendment.
Which amendment says you have the right to question your government?
the first amendment
When you play monopoly and if you go to jail can you still collect 200.00?
No because in the directions it says that when you have to go to jail even if you get a card that says it or if you land on the square that says "go to jail" you can NOT get 200 dollars.
What amendment says that all people get taxed the same?
All people do not get taxed the same, and no amendment says that they should or do.
