The Five Amendments Made To The United States Constitution

The five Amendments made to the United States Constitution that are most applicable to Criminal Law are the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eight, and Fourteenth Amendment. They are most applicable to Criminal Law because their purpose is meant to ensure that people are treated fairly if suspected or arrested for crimes. The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant. This also means that a person’s person, their home, as well as what is inside of their home, cannot be searched or taken without a warrant that was issued by a judge. The Fifth Amendment says that a person cannot be prosecuted or punished without being given due process. Due process is defined a person’s legal rights which includes being served
During the trial, the defendant also has the right to know what the nature of the charges are, the right to legal representation, and to face any witnesses for the prosecution. This person also has the right to provide witnesses to support their defense. This Amendment also says that the trial must take place in the state and district where the alleged crime took place. In order to get out of jail, most times a person has to post bail. Bail ensures that the individual will return for their appointed court date. The Eight Amendment states that a court is prohibited from setting excessive bail. This prevents the judge from setting bail based off of their personal feelings or any prejudices that they might have against the defendant. The Eight Amendment also says that a person is not to be inflicted with punishment that is unusual and/or cruel. The Fourteenth Amendment contributes greatly to the civil rights of all Americans. Firstly, it made anyone born in the US a legal citizen, including former slaves. *Before this Amendment, African Americans were seen as property, not citizens* This Amendment also made it illegal for any state to deny a person protection under the