Post Trial Rights - Catrina Mendoza

What amendment prohibits excessive fine and bail?

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

In United States v. Grayson, one of the US's arguments against the defendant is that Grayson was being rude to the judge.

• True

• False

In Gardner v. Florida, there was a special document that was shown at court that affected the sentencing

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The judge had a secret report that was not shown to the jury or defendant

Which amendment provides citizens with equal protection under law?

• 14th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

What case ruled that a defendant's truthfulness affected his sentence?

• US v. Gary

• US v. Grayson

• Gardner v. FL

• Williams v. NY

What does the 5th Amendment protect? (multiple)

• No cruel or unusual punishment

• A right to skip the trial

• All criminal defendants have a fair trial

• A right against forced self-incrimination

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