Overview Although the first three Amendments of the Bill of Rights protects the rights of citizens, the next five, are aimed to guard the liberties of the accused.

Bill of Rights James Madison In effect GA, MA, and CT- 1939

4 th Amendment Allows citizens to not have to undergo unreasonable search from authorities Authorities need a warrant to search houses Warrant needs to be issued by a judge on a probable cause

5 th Amendment Citizens cannot be tried for serious felony unless there is enough evidence Fair trial Indictment or Grand Jury needed to try military personnel during war or emergency Double Jeopardy Not testify against self Cannot take property w/o due process or permission –Due process: everyone treated equal by law

6 th Amendment Public and quick trial Impartial Jury Trial held in location of crime Information- accuser, what crime, why Bring anyone to a trial Rights- silence + lawyer

7 th Amendment < 1500$ no jury Gov’t court (state, town, city, national)

8 th Amendment No extreme fines or bail “Cruel or unusual punishment”

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