| Ex Post Facto Laws |
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| An ex post facto law is a law that provides for punishment for an act that was committed when the act was not illegal. Additionally, an ex post facto law includes: More... |
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| A DEFENDANT'S RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT TRIAL |
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| Under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution, a defendant has a right to be confronted with witnesses who testify against the defendant. In addition, under the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, the defendant has a right to due process. Included in these rights is a defendant's right to be present at his or her trial.More... |
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| An overview of the PATRIOT Act |
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| The PATRIOT Act officially the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act was quickly developed and passed after the terroristic attack on September 11, 2001. The PATRIOT Act gives state, federal, and international intelligence agencies the power to conduct surveillance without first going into court and obtaining a warrant. More... |
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| Confessions - Fifth Amendment Right to Counsel |
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| The United States Supreme Court held in 1966 in the case of Miranda v. Arizona that a person has a right to an attorney during questioning by the police. The basis for this right is the privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
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| ATTEMPT |
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| A person commits an attempt if he or she, with the specific intent to commit an underlying offense, commits an act that amounts to more than mere preparation and fails to commit the underlying offense. In order to constitute an attempt, the person must have the specific intent to commit the offense. More... |
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