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Bill of Rights Reguarding Proscution
The court system made rules (taken from the Bill of Rights & Constitution) reguarding how the court should be ran and under what circumstances someone can be questioned and they can only be indicted by a grand jury of their peers. -
Treason and How It Came To Be.
The Constitution defines treason as specific acts, namely "levying War against the United States or giving aid and comfort to their Enemies." The reason that Treason is in the Constitution is because of English Law, where it was a crime to your country if you conspired to kill the King or violate the Queen. Because of English law, we have Treason, which is defined as “levying war and giving aid and comfort to enemies. -
Miranda Rights (Miranda vs. Arizona
Before the Miranda Rights police were able to question and “take advantage” of anyone that did not know their rights by heart. Because of Ernesto Miranda, we now have the Miranda Rights. Miranda was accused of kidnapping and he was brought in for questioning and he confessed to the crime, but he wasn’t told he could have a lawyer or that he did not have to speak. The Miranda Rights we know today states -
3 Strikes and You Are Out
A new concept for the Court system, having to deal with repeat offenders who have been convicted three times. The convict is given a mandatory 25 to life sentence. -
Executive Branch Regarding Criminal Matters
Executive power is given to the president, governors, and mayors. On criminal justice matters, they have the power to appoint judges and heads of agencies, such as police chiefs and directors of departments of corrections. As a part of the United States Sentencing Commission, the Executive Branch advises and assist Congress in the development of effective and efficient crime policy. To collect, analyze, research, and distribute information on federal crime and sentencing issues. -
Lesislative Bills-Criminal Acts
After a long discussion, Legislation will aid victims and families of crimes. HB 401, “The Exclusionary Rule Reform Act” went through the House of Representatives. The final vote being 89-9. The General Assemble was attentive when it came to protecting the rights and security of victims. Recent news reports have shown an alarming trend with violent criminals taking advantage of a loophole in Tennessee’s legal code.
