Explain the roles played by the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments in searches and seizures and how they relate to the investigative process

What will be an ideal response?


• The Fourth Amendment bars unreasonable searches and seizures and specifies the process for issuing warrants. The Fifth Amendment says that no one shall be compelled in a criminal case to be a witness against themselves. The Sixth Amendment says that accused in criminal prosecutions have the right to confront the witnesses against them and have assistance of counsel for their defense.

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a. The testimony is based upon some facts or data b. The testimony is the product of questionable principles and methods c. The witness has not applied the principles and methods reliably to the case d. None of the above

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Prosecutors have _______________ immunity from lawsuits arising from charging suspects with crimes

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. true b. false

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