Your Rights: Due Process

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He was not read his rights before being questioned.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He was not in custody at the time of the confession.

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Minors require special legal protections.; He was in custody because he concluded that he was under arrest.

Question 4

Which answer best describes the Court’s decision?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The confession can be used, because Alvarado was not in custody.

Question 5

Which answer best describes the minority opinion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Alvarado was actually in custody, because he felt restricted.

Your Rights: Due Process Answers