Bill of Rights — purpose?
Guarantees fundamental rights of US citizens.
1st Amendment — protection?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition.
2nd Amendment — protection?
Right to bear arms.
5th Amendment — protection?
Against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, due process.
6th Amendment — protection?
Right to counsel during legal proceedings.
Custody — legal meaning?
Being detained by police.
Miscarriage of Justice — meaning?
Error in judicial process.
Miranda v. Arizona — case facts?
Miranda confessed after police interrogation, leading to conviction.
Supreme Court — ruling on evidence?
Illegally obtained evidence is inadmissible; Miranda Rights created.
Miranda Rights — purpose?
Inform suspects of rights, including silence and legal counsel.
Adversarial system — function?
Jury determines guilt or innocence.
Police use of Miranda — challenge?
Ensuring suspects are informed of rights before questioning.
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