Essays on the Fourth and Fifth Amendment
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and … Read more
Fourth Amendment
Exclusionary Rule Policy
Exclusionary Rule Policy Within this document an in-depth evaluation of the Exclusionary Rule will be presented. This includes the exclusionary rule’s underlying principles, purpose, four … Read more
Due Process Versus Crime Control
Since the beginning of the nineteenth century, our justice system has vacillated between two distinct models. While both models seek to reduce crime, they differ … Read more
Crime Control Model
The crime control model explains that a criminal’s conduct is the most important part of the criminal justice system. The model further explains that if … Read more
Criminal Court Cases: An Explanation of Whren V. United States
On June 10, 1993 the petitioners Michael A. Whren and James L. Brown were seen stopped at an intersection in a known “high drug area” … Read more
Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement of the Fourth Amendment
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution requires that no search or seizure shall be carried out unless a warrant has been issued. While … Read more