Problem
A. Why were the rules of criminal procedure designed?
B. Explain the difference between Due process and Crime Control. In your explanation, give an example of a law enacted or court decision made in line with each one of these models and discuss the Constitutional framework that must be considered in making these laws. Here is a short YouTube video: "Crime Control and Due Process" that may be helpful.
C. Research the First Amendment to the Constitution. Discuss the significance of the US Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines and find another US Supreme Court case involving the Frist Amendment that had a significant effect on our criminal justice system and present it to the class. YouTube video: "The First Amendment Explained".
D. Summarize the rights given in the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution. The video below is a good overview of the 5th Amendment. Please note that New York is a state that DOES use a Grand Jury. YouTube video: "The Fifth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series".
E. Research the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution. Discuss the significance of the US Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright and find another US Supreme Court case involving the 6th Amendment that had a significant effect on our criminal justice system. YouTube video: "The Sixth Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series".