Assignment:
Police interrogation while seeking evidence of crime
Research and summarize the case of Berghuis v. Thompkins (2010) using the IRAC method.
In addition, respond to the following questions in 300 to 500 words for each prompt.
- What impact did this have on the issue of interrogation by police?
- What was the main decision of this case, as it applies to police interrogation?
- Do you agree with the Supreme Court's decision? Why or why not? Do you see this as being contrary to the Fifth Amendment right regarding self-incrimination?
Assignment Expectations:
Length:
The IRAC case brief will likely require 2 to 3 pages
Responses to questions will likely require 3 to 4 additional pages
Structure:
Title and reference page required
Address each question in a numbered list
References:
References required as needed