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3.8 Your Rights: Due Process Answers

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Which of these actions might have violated Alvarado’s Fifth Amendment rights?

A
He was interviewed by a police investigator.
B
He was interviewed alone.
C
He was not read his rights before being questioned.
D
He confessed to being present during the crime.
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Which of these ideas are included in your response? Check all that apply.

A
whether you agree or disagree with Alvarado’s conviction
B
an explanation for your decision
C
an explanation of the case’s connection to Miranda
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Why did the court allow Alvarado’s confession to be used as evidence?

A
He was not in custody at the time of the confession.
B
His parents were not been present when he confessed.
C
He had not asked to be read his Miranda rights.
D
He felt pressured into confessing his crime.
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According to Justice Kennedy, why did the Court of Appeals overturn Alvarado’s conviction? Check all that apply.

A
The police used extra protections for him.
B
The police coerced his confession.
C
Minors require special legal protections.
D
He was in custody because he concluded that he was under arrest.
E
He was experienced enough to understand his rights.
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Which answer best describes the Court’s decision?

A
The confession cannot be used, because Alvarado believed that he could not leave.
B
The confession can be used, because Alvarado was not in custody.
C
The confession can be used, because Alvarado thought that he could leave.
D
The confession cannot be used, because Alvarado did not know his rights
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Which answer best describes the minority opinion?

A
Alvarado did not need to have his rights read.
B
Officers made sure that Alvarado knew his rights.
C
Alvarado was actually in custody, because he felt restricted.
D
Officers did not pressure Alvarado into confessing.
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Do you agree or disagree with the Supreme Court’s majority ruling in Yarborough v.Alvarado?Write a short paragraph describing your answer and connect the case to the Miranda v. Arizona decision.

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Which of these actions might have violated Alvarado’s Fifth Amendment rights?

A
He was interviewed by a police investigator.
B
He was interviewed alone.
C
He was not read his rights before being questioned.
D
He confessed to being present during the crime.
9

Why did the court allow Alvarado’s confession to be used as evidence?

A
He was not in custody at the time of the confession.
B
His parents were not been present when he confessed.
C
He had not asked to be read his Miranda rights.
D
He felt pressured into confessing his crime.
10

According to Justice Kennedy, why did the Court of Appeals overturn Alvarado’s conviction? Check all that apply.

A
The police used extra protections for him.
B
The police coerced his confession.
C
Minors require special legal protections.
D
He was in custody because he concluded that he was under arrest.
E
He was experienced enough to understand his rights.
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Which answer best describes the Court’s decision?

A
The confession cannot be used, because Alvarado believed that he could not leave.
B
The confession can be used, because Alvarado was not in custody.
C
The confession can be used, because Alvarado thought that he could leave.
D
The confession cannot be used, because Alvarado did not know his rights
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Which answer best describes the minority opinion?

A
Alvarado did not need to have his rights read.
B
Officers made sure that Alvarado knew his rights.
C
Alvarado was actually in custody, because he felt restricted.
D
Officers did not pressure Alvarado into confessing.

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