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Fourth Amendment : Personal privacy is at the heart of this amendment, warrant must be issued by a judge to legally search one's home, contains the exclusionary rule that states that evidence that is illegally obtained cannot be used in court, probable cause must be shown to search or seize, protects against unreasonable search and seizure, Fifth Amendment: Due process of the law is the focus of this amendment, no double jeopardy defendant can't be tried more than once for the same crime , No self incrimination, person cannot be forced to testify against themselves, grand jury must determine if there's enough evidence to charge someone with a crime, Miranda v. Arizona est. the accused must be informed of their rights, 6th Amendment: accused has the right to a fair, speedy and public trial, right to an impartial jury and the right to be informed of pending charges, right to confront the witnesses against the accused, trial must take place in the district in which the crime occured, right to an attorney; Gideon v. Wainwright established that this extends to state cases, 8th Amendment: this amendment protects the right of prisoners, excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines, no cruel or unusual punishments maybe inflicted, Atkins v. Virginia explored the "evolving standards of decency" and dealt with this amendment, Timbs v. Indiana is most associated with this amendment,

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