Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

1. When Eichman burned American flags on the steps of the U.S. capitol he violated the Flag Protection Act of 1989, which states “it is a crime to deface, damage, or otherwise physically mistreat an American flag in a way […] persons likely to observe or discover this action. The Act proscribes conduct that damages or mistreats a flag without regard to the actor’s motive, his intend message, or the likely effects of his conduct onlookers.” 2. There are some people who are very patriotic, and…

during the protest, Johnson landed his case up to the Supreme Court. He was first convicted by the Texas courts for desecration of a venerated object. It was later brought to the Supreme Court of the United States as to whether burning the American flag is an offense at all. Protected under the First Amendment as it is seen as “symbolic speech,” it is unconstitutional for someone to be placed in prison based on acting upon their personal liberties. But in modern society where the rights of gun…

In what developmental stage of life is a human considered a person with rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? On December 13th of 1971 this very same question was indirectly presented to the United States Supreme Court in the initial oral argument of the Roe v. Wade case, and later in the reargument on October 11th of 1972. The case involved Norma McCorvey, known as Jane Roe during the trial; Roe’s attorney, Sarah Weddington and Linda Coffee; the defendant and –then– district…

administration, the principal claims the material to be disruptive and otherwise distractive from classroom work and deemed the content less than appropriate for the given age and grade level. Many states have adapted laws that govern protection to student journalists’ enhanced press freedom; however, the First Amendment does not protect all persons equally, as a student’s freedom of expression may be limited if it is found to significantly disrupt a school day. Facts The school administration…

lawmakers passed such codes because they believed that African Americans were lazy. Several whites grew increasingly fearful of blacks retaliating. Their fear resulted in the birth of the mass incarceration of African Americans. Michelle Alexander states that “prisoners became younger and blacker, and the length of their sentences soared.” Slightly following the reconstruction era, the new caste system was established. The birth of the new caste system arose after African Americans were granted…

use of Internet to play slot machine and other games. Doolittle believes his employer violated his right by monitoring his personal email and Internet use. Employer authority to check email and Internet use has grown in the present time. In most state employee have limited right when it come to email and internet uses. The Court systems also side with employer when it comes to email and internet privacy. Doolittle entered into a at will employment when he started this job. In an at will…

offenders are eligible to go through drug court. The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits States from "denying to any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." (cornell). Attorneys representing multiple clients in drug courts within a state or jurisdiction may have a client in one part of the state is able to enter a drug court while a client with similar charges in another part of the state may not be eligible. Of the drug offenders, the only ones…

a) Consent to Search In R v. Wills (1992) the court found the following criteria necessary for a valid consent search: 1. There was consent, expressed or implied; 2. The giver of the consent had the authority to give the consent; 3. The consent was voluntary (not police coerced); 4. The giver of consent was aware of the police conduct; 5. The giver of consent is aware of their right to refuse to permit the police to engage in the conduct requested and/or may pull their consent at anytime; 6. The…

The first amendment of the US Constitution conveys that congress is prohibited from creating a law that restricts the freedom of speech, religion, press, or the right to petition. According to history.com, “The US Constitution established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens”. Though, it is still in the US Constitution today, its become more insignificant when laws are being regulated or put into place. Claire Mullally found…

not only search and acknowledge the second-generation, but also to address the challenges this transitional group of women faced in comparison to those who had presumably opened the doors for them. Interpretation To begin, the passing of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote signified…