6.6 Fair Trials by najma https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u 6.6 Assesment en-us 2017-05-12 01:35:51 UTC 2024-11-18 21:07:33 UTC hello@padlet.com De·moc·ra·cy /dəˈmäkrəsē/ najmamayo https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171393599 A system of government in which the entire population or anyone eligible has a say in the government]]> 2017-05-12 01:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171393599 Countries with democracies najmamayo https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171394827 2017-05-12 01:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171394827 How does a democracy protectcriminals/the accused? najmamayo https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171395009
  • Guarantees a fair process in all hearings
  • Right to due process
  • Allows the accused the right to a lawyer or public defender
  • The court must suit the sentence of the crime
  • The court must set a reasonable and fair bail

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  • Amendment Eight ensures that there is no cruel or unusual punishment
  • The American Justice System bans double jeopardy. This means that a person can not be tried and convicted for the same crime more than once
  • Citizens are protected from having to answer questions that could incriminate them. 
  • You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. ~~Miranda Rights~~
  • The government will limit freedom of speech if will influence the outcome of a trial
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  • Must have a warrant in order to search a premises. No illegal search or seizure. This is known as part of the 4th amendment
  • The accused must be informed of the charges and severity and evidence in the case
    • ]]>     2017-05-12 01:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171395375     How does a democracy protect criminals/the accused? najmamayo https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171395606 If a convicted criminal feels as if their conviction raise questions regarding the Constitution or federal law then they can appeal the sentence. Their appeal will then be decided whether or not it will be taken up by the Supreme Court. If so, then the Supreme Court will review the case and decide whether the appeal is justified or not.]]> 2017-05-12 01:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171395606 Defendants vs Plaintiff najmamayo https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171395924 The Defendants and the Plaintiffs in a criminal case are required to be informed and presented with all the evidence in order to effectively make their case.]]> 2017-05-12 01:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171395924 The Fourth Amendment najmamayo https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171396296 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.]]> 2017-05-12 02:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/najmamayo/njjry554ys6u/wish/171396296