Due Process
Answer in a complete sentence Success Criteria 2/6/2017 1.We can identify the Due Process Amendments. 2.We can compare and contrast the due process amendments. 3.We can analyze Flex Your Rights to understand our rights when dealing with the police. 4.We can evaluate the effectiveness of due process by writing arguments. Answer in a complete sentence Have you or anyone else you know had an encounter with the police? How did the police treat you? How did you/your people treat them? Have you been following Donald Trump’s presidency? What has he done so far?
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Due Process Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all of the legal rights that are owed to a person. These are all your rights when you are accused of or being questioned about a crime.
Due Process Rights 1. Accused persons have a right to protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. 4th
Due Process Rights 2. Accused persons have a right to legal representation (attorney, lawyer, legal counsel), even if they are poor. 6th
Due Process Rights 3. Accused persons have a right to protection from self-incrimination (the right to remain silent). 5th
Due Process Rights 4. Accused persons have the right to know what they are being charged with. 5th
Due Process Rights 5. Accused persons have the right to call witnesses in their defense. 6th
Due Process Rights 6. Accused persons have a right to a speedy trial. 6th
Due Process Rights 6th 7. Accused persons have a right to a trial by an impartial jury.
Due Process Rights 8. Accused persons have a right to reasonable bail (if they are not considered dangerous). 8th
Due Process Rights 9. Accused persons have a right to know the evidence and witnesses that will be used against them. 6th
Habeas Corpus People who are being held without charge have a right to apply for a writ of habeas corpus. This means that someone being held can demand to see a judge who will decide whether they are being legally held or not. If a judge grants the writ of habeas corpus, then the person must be set free.
Habeas Corpus During wars or other emergencies, the president can suspend habeas corpus. This means that the government can put people in jail without charging them. During emergencies, some due process rights are taken away so that the government can protect people easier.
Flex Your Rights!! As you watch the video, “Flex Your Rights” answer questions 1-5. (They are in order) We will answer questions 6-10 after the video is over.
Exit Ticket Write a story about a situation when due process was not followed appropriately. After you have finished your story, explain HOW due process was violated specifically.