RightsRights

of the of the

AccusedAccused

What happens when we are accused of a

crime?

Police must have…•warrant or probable cause

•no unreasonable searches

What’s the difference between “probable cause”

and “reasonable suspicion”?

SEARCH & SEIZURE

a search warrant is a court order that authorizes a search

for SPECIFIC items

Miranda Rights-Miranda Rights-

““You have the right to remain You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say…”silent. Anything you say…”

A confession can’t be coerced… in

other words forced out of you

Within a reasonable amount of time…

the accused must be arraigned (informed of the charges)

At this time, no excessive bail may be charged!!!

Each person who is accused is guaranteed a…

Speedy, Public, Jury TrialSpeedy, Public, Jury Trial

•no self incrimination

•right to confront witnesses

NO DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Verdict of the Jury

No cruel or No cruel or unusual unusual

punishment punishment may be may be

imposed on the imposed on the convictedconvicted

Every citizen has the right to

appeal the decision of the

jury