This assignment is intended to assess your ability to explain how the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments impact the disclosure and suppression of evidence in a criminal trial.
Overview
In this assignment, you’ll investigate the protections provided by the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments as they pertain to the discovery and suppression of evidence in a criminal trial. You’ll evaluate how key cases have impacted the courts and criminal procedure.
Action Items
Complete all required readings for the module.
In a paper of 1000-1200 words, describe the protections provided by the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments pertaining to the discovery and suppression of evidence in a criminal trial. For each amendment:
Summarize the amendment.
Summarize 2-3 key cases that have shaped how it is applied.
Evaluate how these cases have impacted the courts and criminal procedure. Support your evaluation with information from your textbook and other sources.
Format your title page, paper, and citations according to APA guidelines. You do not need to include an abstract.
You must include a references page. The title and references pages do not count toward your word total requirement.
Carefully proofread your writing.
Submit the completed first draft of your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
Access your Turnitin report by reviewing your Submission Details for this assignment. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work.
