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Rights of the Accused 4th - 7th Amendments - Slides

Rights of the Accused 4th - 7th Amendments - Slides

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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In this stream, we discuss the key amendments for defendants and people accused of crime: the 4th-6th, as well as the 7th amendment in relation to civil cases. We explore relevant cases and discuss concepts such as the exclusionary rule, self incrimination, and selective incorporation.