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Civil Rights

Civil rights guarantee people the right to be treated fairly regardless of their gender, national origin, race, age, sexual orientation or religion. These rights provide the basic outline in laws of the United States and many other countries.

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Can the prosecution witness be jailed?

i believe that its the witnesses choice wheather they want to see the person they accused of a crime, if the accused refuses it then that is there choice it should not be against the law not to allow a witness to see the accused.

Is it a illegal arrest if Miranda rights not given?

depends. were you questioned? typically that's all they were wrtitten for. were you afforded the oppurtunity to use the phone? it will be a very tricky situation. if they asked you questions directly related to the charges then more than likely all info obtained is inadmissable. were you caught redhanded? that seals the deal. they must have had a good reason for not mirandizing you. most paperwork you sign at a police dept while being processed has a summary of rights on it which suspects actually are told to read and sign. in a lot of cases it is only a formality unless falls under the above.

Added: You are not required to have your Miranda Rights given to you at the time of arrest. ONLY before the beginning of any interrogation. If no interrogation occurs at the scene of the arrest, there is no violation.

This answer is incorrect. Anytime that someone is in custody (meaning that an ordinary person would not feel free to leave under the circumstances) and is subject to interrogation (interrogation means words or actions reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response) Mirandas must be read, and there must be a valid waiver (knowing, intelligent and voluntary waiver of these rights) for any statements made to be admissible in court. For example, if you are pulled over and you ask a police officer "Am I free to leave?" and he says "no" then you are in custody. Now, if he asks you a question, such as "why were you weaving in traffic," then he is interrogating you. Such a question is likely to elicit an incriminating response. At this point, if you are not read your Mirandas, any statement you make is inadmissible at trial. This has absolutely nothing to do with what type of a crime you have committed.

Which Hispanic leader and civil rights advocate founded the National Farm Workers Association that promoted achieving rights through nonviolent means?

The United Farm Workers was founded by Cesar Chavez in 1965 by combining the National Farm Workers Association and the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee.

Which amendment is the civil rights amendment?

There is more than one civil rights amendments. They were all passed right after the Civil War, and so they are also called the Civil War Amendments. Please note that these are the major civil rights amendments, and that others may be relevant as well.

13th Amendment - bans slavery/involuntary servitude

14th Amendment - all citizens must receive equal protection under the law

15th Amendment - male African Americans are given the right to vote

What year was the civil rights act signed?

The bill was introduced by President John F. Kennedy in his civil rights speech of June 12, 1963,[1] in which he asked for legislation "giving all Americans the right to be served in facilities which are open to the public-hotels, restaurants, theaters, retail stores, and similar establishments," as well as "greater protection for the right to vote."

The conference bill was passed by both houses of Congress, and was signed into law by President Johnson on July 2, 1964. Legend has it that as he put down his pen Johnson told an aide, referring to the Democratic Party, "We have lost the South for a generation."

more information can be found in wikipedia.com

Why did jfk support civil rights?

cuz he was discrminated agianst cuz he was a roman catholic.

What Miranda rights say do you understand these rights as i have read them to you?

An officer uses the Miranda rights anytime he takes a suspect into custody, he reads them to the suspect and asks him if he understands. If you are accused of a crime you will be read the Miranda rights. You say that you have heard the rights, that you understand them, and then you let the officer know if you want to remain silent until you have an attorney or waive the right to remain silent.

Does an officer have to read the Miranda rights before arresting you in Texas?

Police have to read you the Miranda rights if they are planning to use what you say in court against you. Generally this happens when you are taken into custody. Exactly how early they have to read them to you varies.

Do you have to pay child support if child is not with mother?

If you are paying child support to a mother and the child is not living with her, you are still obligated to pay her if you have a court order to do so. In that case, you can petition the court to change the order. You can expect that you will have to pay whoever has the child instead of paying the mother.

When can someone be held for defamation of character?

When can someone be held for defamation of character or accusing you of something very wrong that you did not do?

What domestic problems did Gerald Ford face as president?

the economy had mad high inflation because of the Arab oil crisis

How do you travel on plane with stun gun?

NO! They are not allowed to be brought on commercial flights by civilians. An Air Marshal is probably allowed to bring them on because they are alsoauthorized to carry regular firearms on flights.

What is the purpose of civil rights?

The southern states had, at least since the 1700s, developed an infrastructure based primarily upon agriculture. Major cash crops such as cotton proved to be popular products, and made the masters of the plantations rich. However, doing the work in obtaining these refined products was difficult, and so these aristocrats believed it was cost-effective to depend upon slavery. Also, unfortunately, many people believed at the time that people of other color were fundamentally different or inferior to themselves. The northern states, however, had developed booming industries, and possessed a much greater population. Slavery was not considered necessary to maintain the economy. As time went by, the nation was firmly divided into slave states (those permitting the institution of slavery) and free states (those prohibiting it). The issue of western expansion -- whether new states to the west should be slave or free states -- grew problematic, since neither of the two sides were willing to back down. The slave-owners were determined to preserve their lifestyle, and those against them, such as the growing abolitionist movements, were determined that the new states, and preferably all of America, should be free of the vile tradition. With the abolitionist movements' attempts to disband slavery, and much effort being placed to prevent any new slave states, the southern states deemed that the problems could not be resolved, and that it would be better to leave the Union entirely. In 1861, many of the Southern states began to secede. President Buchanan maintained that while it was illegal for states to secede, it was also illegal to use military force to prevent it, and so he did nothing. Abraham Lincoln, upon his election, determined that preservation of the Union was critical, regardless of cost and legality. Not long after this, the Civil War began. The purpose of the Civil War depends greatly on the perspective. The war could be argued to be about states' rights; in trying to prohibit states from leaving the Union through force, the Northern war campaign could be said to be illegal. Lincoln's motivations for the war have little to do with slavery -- and as the Emancipation Proclamation did not affect slave states belonging to the Union (of which there were some), it can be determined that for the Union government on the whole, slavery was not the issue, although it is certain that many fought against the South for such reasons, and that the Union went very far in eliminating the institution. It can also be determined that for the Confederate government, slavery was a critical issue. They saw the attempts to eliminate slavery as infringement on their rights; their intentions to guard this institution are well-evident, to a diligent reader willing to study their Constitution. While it is likely and known that many fought for the Confederacy for states' rights to secession, or to defend their homeland, the government on the whole was formed off of slavery. Thus, on the whole, the Northern States were fighting primarily to preserve the Union, and the Confederacy was fighting primarily to preserve the institution of slavery in its states, with the understanding that this might continue to the western territories. In the end, the Union was restored, and slavery abolished.

Can a dismissed with prejudice case be appealed?

If the judge dismissed it with prejudice, it doesn't necessarily mean that you "won." All that disposition means is that the JUDGE didn't believe the case against you was grounded in law.

Whether the case was civil or criminal, the EXACT same charge could not be brought against you again at the level of original jurisdiction, however, if the Plaintiff (or Prosecutors Office) appealed the judge's decision to the appelate level, the appelate court could conceivably overrule the original judge's dismissal which would have the effect of re-activating the case. If the appelate court refused to hear the appeal, or it affirmed the judge's decision THEN the case would truly 'go away.'

How can someone become a citizen in a country?

It all depends on what country and that specific countries laws. Majority of the time you would be required by that countries government to live and work in that country for a certain period of years legally before they would give you citizenship. Israel is an exception where if your Jewish and you want to live in Israel they give you automatic citizenship unlike all the other countries in the world.

Safeguards of individual civil liberties?

The Bill of Rights protects individuals liberties. The first amendment protects freedom of speech and religion. The second amendment gives individuals the right to own firearms if they choose to.

What is attack on a persons reputation called according to law?

depends on the context it is in.....if it is written, it is called libel, if it is spoken, it is called slander

What are exceptions to Miranda rights?

Police do not need to read you your Miranda rights if they do not plan to question the suspect. If they do not plan to use anything the suspect says in court (usually if they already have enough evidence) then they might not read him/her the rights.

What did the Civil Rights Act Guarantee?

It guaranteed the rights for African Americans to vote and it put an end to segregation as well.

How many words are in the Miranda rights?

The Miranda rights typically consist of around 100 to 150 words, depending on the specific wording used by law enforcement. The rights inform individuals of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney during questioning. The exact number can vary slightly based on jurisdiction and the officer's phrasing.

Are civil rights the same as human rights?

Human rights are rights people have just by virtue of being human. Civil rights are bestowed by countries to their citizens. Civil rights may be taken away, but human rights are universal and can't be denied.