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Did the cops act professionally in this situation? Why or Why Not?

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Did the cops act professionally in this situation? Why or Why Not?

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  1. Someone informed the police that Nicky was selling illegal drugs. Nicky was living with his mother. The police officers decided to investigate the matter by going to Nicky's grandmother's home searching illegal drugs. The grandmother tried to prevent the police from entering into her home. Furthermore, the cops did not have a search warrant. The cops forced their way into the home, and sure enough, some illegal substances were discovered in the sofa of living room.Which amendment would become an issue in the court system? • 1st Amendment D. 4th Amendment • 2nd Amendment E. 5th Amendment • 3rd Amendment

  2. Did the cops act professionally in this situation? Why or Why Not? Should the drugs be used as evidence against Nicky or his grandmother for this upcoming court case? Explain.

  3. Shiela's husband is charged for being a spy from Russia. Shiela refused to testify against her husband at his trial. The reason for her refusal was to avoid releasing evidence to the court that would convict her husband of the alleged crime. However, she is receiving pressure from the prosecution to take the witness stand, and testify against her husband against her will.Does Shiela have the right to refuse to testify (speak) against her husband in this court case? Why?

  4. Which Amendment is related to Shiela's right to refuse to testify (speak) or not to testify? • 1st Amendment • 3rd Amendment • 5th Amendment • 7th Amendment • 9th Amendment

  5. Rob was accused of robbing a pawnshop. The cops arrested him within two days after the incident. Since he was unemployed and had no job, he could not afford a lawyer to prove his innocence. He claimed the cops falsely arrested because he was at home when the crime occurred. A storeowner claimed Rob was the man who committed the criminal act. Rob cannot afford a lawyer to prove his innocence.Which Amendment will help Rob in this situation? • 2nd Amendment • 4th Amendment • 6th Amendment • 8th Amendment • 10th Amendment

  6. The Brady Bill is a law in this country. Part of this law requires a person to have a background check and to wait five days before purchasing a handgun. There are some who believe this new law violates their Constitutional rights. Nevertheless, it is justifiable in assuring criminals do not have to possess a handguns. Gun control is becoming a big issue and it is also still a very controversial one. What Amendment gives citizens the right to own weapons? Why do people misinterpret this Amendment? Try to explain the original intent of this Amendment.

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