What is importance of dickerson versus united states

Question

Assignment:

Part 1:

• What is the importance of Dickerson v. United States?
• To what extent does the Fourth Amendment influence the American legal system?
• What is the difference in relevant and material evidence?
• What problems are associated with Alford and nolo contendere pleas?
• How does a plea of not guilty differ from a plea of not guilty by reason of affirmative defense?
• Briefly list and describe the elements of the criminal justice process.

Part 2:

• Discuss the importance of the “fruits of the poisonous tree” doctrine as it relates to the exclusion of evidence.
• How does the expectation of privacy apply to overnight guests?
• What are some exceptions to the right of privacy?
• For what reasons may a warrantless search be conducted?
• What are the parameters of a search incident to arrest?
• In your opinion, should third-party consent be allowed in warrantless searches?

Part 3:

• What is the difference between a confession and an incriminating statement? How do these relate to the Miranda ruling?
• In your opinion, should the Fifth Amendment apply to blood testing and field sobriety tests? How has the Court ruled regarding the admissibility of such tests?
• In your opinion, should the Fifth Amendment apply to compulsory lineups? How has the Court ruled regarding the admissibility of these lineups?
• Should refusal to participate in breath analysis be protected under the Fifth Amendment? Why or why not?

Part 4:

• Describe the general characteristics you would want in a credible witness if you were his or her legal counsel.
• Debate the pros and cons of Federal Rule of Evidence Rule 608. Should the personal character of the witness be put on trial, or should this examination be a necessary part of the proceedings to ensure the veracity of court testimony?
• In your opinion, when should counsel use expert witness testimony? Discuss the benefits and challenges of using expert witnesses in a trial.
• In your opinion, did the cross-examination tactic requiring O. J. Simpson to put on the ill-fitting gloves in front of the jury have an effect on the eventual outcome of the trial? Discuss the benefits and challenges of cross-examination.
• Should religious beliefs or opinions be admitted as witness testimony? Why or why not?