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Section 5

The Rights of the Accused

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The Rights of the Accused

The rights of the accused include the right to a fair trial; due process; and the right to privacy.

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The Fourth Amendment and Search and Seizure

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the part of the Bill of Rights guarding against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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The Fifth Amendment, Self-Incrimination, and Double Jeopardy

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, protects against abuse of government authority in a legal procedure.

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The Exclusionary Rule

The exclusionary rule holds that evidence collected in violation of the defendant's rights is sometimes inadmissible.

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The Sixth Amendment and the Right to Counsel

The Assistance of Counsel Clause in the Sixth Amendment allows to any person accused the right to counsel for his defense.

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The Sixth Amendment and Jury Trials

The Sixth Amendment U.S. Constitution is the part of the Bill of Rights, which sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions.

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The Eighth Amendment and Cruel and Unusual Punishment

The Eight Amendment determines the provisions for cruel and unusual punishment.

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The Miranda Warning

The Miranda warning is a statement read by police to criminal suspects that asserts their right to counsel and right to remain silent.

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