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nummyann

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Under prevailing standards today, which amendment prevents indigent criminal defendants from being sentenced to jail unless the defendant has been provided a lawyer at no cost?
 
  a. the Ninth Amendment
  b. the Fourth Amendment
  c. the Eight Amendment
  d. the Sixth Amendment
  e. the Fifth Amendment

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One of the most well-known interpretations of the Fifth Amendment by the Supreme Court is the case of Miranda v. Arizona in 1966. The Miranda warning is often quoted in popular media. Which of the following is NOT a right that is advised during the Miranda warning?
 
  a. the right to remain silent
  b. surrender of the right to remain silent, which may result in statements being used as evidence against the accused
  c. the right to reasonable bail
  d. the right to an attorney during questioning
  e. the right to an appointed attorney free of charge if the suspect cannot afford to retain one



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nikmaaacs

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C




nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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