The first ten amendments of the Constitution are commonly referred to as the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights contains the foundation of the rights provided to individuals who are accused of committing crimes. First, provide a brief overview of the rights contained within the Bill of Rights that apply to criminal defendants, in the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments. Then, choose one of those specific rights and discuss how that right has affected procedures implemented in law enforcement, the courts or correctional facilities. Do you agree or disagree with the way that this right has been implemented in the criminal justice system? Support your statements with research and examples.
Be sure to complete the following:
Summarize the criminal defendant rights contained within the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments.
Discuss how a specific right affects procedures in law enforcement, the courts, or correctional facilities.
Include whether you agree or disagree with how the right is implemented; support your opinion.