II. JUSTICE UNDER THE LAW

Criminal Due Process

• Lesson 1: What is Due Process?

  Objective: Introduce students to the concept of due process.

• Lesson 2: How have due process rights been applied to the states?

  Objective: Teach students about the incorporation doctrine.

• Lesson 3: Right to an attorney

  Objective: Get students familiar with the provisions of the 5th Amendment.

• Lesson 4: At what step, in the criminal justice process should a defendant have the right to an attorney?

  Objective: Get students familiar with the provisions of the 5th Amendment.

• Lesson 5: Have the courts gone too far in protecting a defendant’s rights against self-incrimination?

  Objective: Teach students about the "Miranda" right against self-incrimination.

• Lesson 6: Is the death penalty cruel and unusual punishment?

  Objective: Teach students about the 8th Amendment.

• Lesson 7: To what extent does the freedom of the press get in the way of a defendant’s right to a fair trial?

  Objective: Discuss the extent to which the freedom of the press and the right to a fair trial can co-exist

• Lesson 8: To what extent has "Due Process" been redefined by recent case law?

  Objective: Acquaint students with recent rulings such as the good faith exception.