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-- Amendment 14c2009., Greenhaven Press/Gale Cengage Learning Call No: 342.73 COA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Constitutional amendments : beyond the Bill of RightsSummary Note: This book presents the historical background of the Fourteenth Amendment, an examination of how the court system has tested the validity and application of the due process clause of the fourteenth amendment, and contemporary controversies surrounding due process.
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c2020., Mason Crest Call No: 347.73 5 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The criminal justice system in the United States is highly complex, and includes both the activities of law enforcement officers as well as court proceedings. Often, social and economic factors come into play in the arrests, trials, and rehabilitation of Americans, and many people recognize that there are problems with the system. This book explores whether bias based on race, sexuality, gender, and/or socio-economic status exists in the courtroom and in law enforcement, and discusses the pros and cons of the death penalty and criminal justice reform"--Provided by the publisher.
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2018., Juvenile, Enslow Pub. Call No: 342.73 RIG Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The Fifth Amendment is one of the more complex and far-reaching amendments to the US Constitution, so this book begins by breaking down each clause one by one, explaining the legalese in uncomplicated language, thus allowing the reader to reach a full understanding of due process. It then systemically describes the impact of the Fifth Amendment clause by clause, using Supreme Court cases as real-world examples. Sidebars highlight the amendment in action and delve into some of the finer points. This book includes rich resource sections that allow for further exploration"--Provided by the publisher.
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By Bougie, Matt2018., Juvenile, Cavendish Square Call No: 347.73 5 Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s)Click here to watch Series Title: Civic values.Summary Note: Explains the history and purpose of due process in the current American legal system. Includes the ways young people can get involved, a glossary, resources for more information, and an index.
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2011., Juvenile, Rosen Central Call No: 342.73 BOR Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Amendments to the United States Constitution : the Bill of RightsSummary Note: This book is an introduction to the Fifth Amendment which empowers the people as it guarantees valuable protections on a daily basis within the justice system.
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c2011., Rosen Central Call No: 345.73 Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Amendments to the United States Constitution : the Bill of RightsSummary Note: Examines the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, which defines and protects a citizen's rights within the legal system.
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2000., Enslow Publishers Call No: 347.73 BIL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Landmark Supreme Court casesSummary Note: Examines the 1967 Supreme Court Case in which the court ruled that juvenile courts cannot deprive children of certain rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
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c2009, Enslow Call No: 345.73 056 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Famous court cases that became moviesSummary Note: Examines the Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright, including the trial and appeals, the ruling of a defendant's right to counsel, and the movie inspired by the court case.
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2005., Greenhaven Press : Thomson/Gale Call No: 342.73 BILL Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: The Bill of RightsSummary Note: Presents a comprehensive study of due process as stated in the fifth and fourteenth amendments, and contains essays on the history of due process and the rights of the accused, civil liberties, and other issues.
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2001., Chelsea House Publishers Call No: 342.73 CAM Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Crime, justice, and punishmentSummary Note: Explains how and why the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth amendments to the Constitution protect the rights of those accused of a crime.
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2018., Juvenile, Enslow Pub. Call No: 342.73 RIG Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "The fact that individuals accused of a crime are innocent until proven guilty and safeguarded by a robust set of rights and protections is one of the things that sets the United States apart from many other nations. According to the Sixth Amendment, individuals accused of crimes have a number of important rights, including the right to a speedy trial, to a jury of peers, to be informed of the charges against them, to an attorney and witnesses in their defense, and to face their accuser. This book reviews the history of the Sixth Amendment, including the events that inspired it and the major Supreme Court cases related to it"--Provided by the publisher.
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2011., Juvenile, Rosen Central Call No: 342.73 BOR Edition: 1st ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Amendments to the United States Constitution : the Bill of RightsSummary Note: This book is an introduction to the Sixth Amendment which empowers the people as it guarantees rights to an accused person in criminal cases.
