?List, by constitutional amendment, the constitutional rights of a criminal defendant.

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The constitutional rights of a person accused of a crime, as stated in the amendments to the Constitution, are as follows:•The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and requires a showing of probable cause before a search or an arrest warrant may be issued.•The Fifth Amendment requires due process of law.•The Fifth Amendment prohibits double jeopardy (trying someone twice for the same crime).•The Fifth Amendment guarantees that no one shall be compelled to give testimony against him- or herself in a criminal case, which is also called the privilege against compulsory self-incrimination.•The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, a trial by jury, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a lawyer at various stages in some proceedings.•The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishment.?

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A state trial court that can hear a variety of different matters, from civil lawsuits to criminal actions, is called a court of _____ jurisdiction.?

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Megan is accused of murdering Sarah. Megan

A. ?does not have a right to counsel. B. ?has a right to counsel. C. ?must submit an application for a right to counsel. D. ?None of these choices is correct.

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