Author Question: What does it mean, in Fifth Amendment terms, to be a witness against oneself? What will be an ... (Read 12 times)

deesands · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

What does it mean, in Fifth Amendment terms, to be a witness against oneself?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is your opinion of the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda? Is Miranda necessary? Why do you feel this way?

What will be an ideal response?

bobsmith · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Answers will discuss the term witness and define how the Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination. According to the Supreme Court, The Constitution explicitly prohibits compelling an accused to bear witness against himself;' it necessarily does not proscribe incriminating statements elicited from another.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Good answer will address the holding and purpose of the Miranda decision. Then students should take a position and support it in light of the court's reasoning.