Forensic Science and The Bill of Rights

Ted always carried a handgun in a holster strapped to his side. Everyone could see that Ted had a gun. One afternoon, Ted was stopped by a police officer because someone had complained that they were offended and afraid because Ted carried a gun. The officer asked Ted if he had a hand gun permit. Ted said no, but he did not need one because the gun was not concealed and he did not carry it in places where guns were prohibited.

Which amendment applies? (Enter number only)

(a)  

On her way to a friend’s house, 17 year old Jane was stopped by a county police officer. The officer wanted to search Jane’s purse because she heard a female teenager had just stolen money from a convenience store near there. Jane told the policewoman no she could search her purse without a search warrant.

Which amendment applies? (Enter number only)

(a)  

A military officer stopped in a small town to stay for the night, but there were not hotel room available. The officer cannot force residents of the town to give him a place to stay in their homes so he slept in his car.

Which amendment applies? (Enter number only)

(a)  

Jack was tried for murdering his wife. He was found not guilty. The prosecution wants to try Jack again so they can do a better job and get a conviction. Can Jack be tried again for the same crime?

• Yes

• No

Jack was tried for murdering his wife. He was found not guilty. The prosecution wants to try Jack again so they can do a better job and get a conviction.

Which amendment applies? (Enter number only)

(a)  

Mickey the mouse catcher wrote an article to the newspaper describing the city’s lack of funding for pest control and how it was a menace to public safety. He also blamed the Mayor for not doing enough to solve the problem. The mayor tried to stop the article from being published.

Can he do so?

• Yes

• No

Mickey the mouse catcher wrote an article to the newspaper describing the city’s lack of funding for pest control and how it was a menace to public safety. He also blamed the Mayor for not doing enough to solve the problem. The mayor tried to stop the article from being published.

Which amendment applies? (Enter number only)

(a)  

John was building a Christian church. He was informed by a neighbor that religion offended him and John did not have the right to build a church. Is his neighbor correct?

• Yes

• No

John was building a Christian church. He was informed by a neighbor that religion offended him and John did not have the right to build a church.

Which amendment applies? (Enter only the number)

(a)  

Max was arrested for burglary, placed in jail and held over for trial without bail. He was informed that his trial would be held in two years. Max objected and said he wanted a trial to prove his innocence sooner.

Will Max get what he wants?

• Yes

• No