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- 1789• In effect- 1793• GA, MA, and CT- 1939

4th 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

5th 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

6th 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

7th Amendment

• < 1500$ no jury• Gov’t court (state, town, city,

national)

8th Amendment

• No extreme fines or bail• “Cruel or unusual punishment”

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