"The Criminal Justice Process"

Question 1 - Go to the Lawyers Website and review the article titled, "The Criminal Justice Process," located at http://criminal.lawyers.com/criminal-law-basics/the-criminal-justice-process.html. Determine the three (3) most important areas of the criminal justice process. Provide support for your rationale on why you feel that they are vital as they relate to the criminal justice process. 150 word min.

Question 2 - Compare and contrast the various sources of rights found in the United States. In your own opinion, determine which you feel is the most important source and why. 150 word min.

"Establishing Probable Cause"

Question 1 - Go to the Legal Update Online Website, located at http://www.legalupdateonline.com/4th/131, and research the latest case law concerning probable cause and law enforcement officials. In your own words, discuss the possible changes you see coming in this area as it relates to the Bill of Rights. Provide a rationale for your response. 150 word min.

Question 2 - Compare and contrast the concepts of probable cause and reasonable suspicion. In your own words, determine the relationship between the two (2) concepts as they relate to search and seizure. 150 word min.

"Interpreting the Exclusionary Rule"

Question 1 - Watch the video titled, "The Exclusionary Rule for Dummies - Mapp v Ohio and the 4th Amendment" (11 min 12 s). You can also view the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?. Next, examine two (2) exceptions to the rule. Provide your opinion as to whether or not you believe that each of these exceptions is constitutional. 150 word min.

Question 2 - Based on the information found in this chapter related to stop and frisk, examine two (2) actions as they relate to the fourth (4th) amendment and the arrest process. In your opinion, which should have the greatest constitutional protection, stop or frisk? Provide a rationale for your response. 150 word min.