due process of law

Examines nearly one hundred influential Supreme Court capital punishment-related cases from 1878 to 2002, and discusses how capital punishment in the United States has changed throughout history.

Reviews the history of the Sixth Amendment, including the events that inspired it and the major Supreme Court cases related to it.

Describes the history and purpose of the Sixth Amendment which allows accused persons the right to a fair and speedy trial, the assistance of council, and to be confronted with the witnesses against him.

Describes the history and purpose of the Fifth Amendment, which is related to legal procedures and protects against abuse of government authority.

The Fifth Amendment is the longest amendment in the Bill of Rights, so this book begins by breaking down each clause one-by-one, explaining the legalese in uncomplicated language, thus allowing the reader to reach a full understanding of due process.

This anthology examines four cases concerning initiatives by the United States government to reduce illegal drug trade: National Treasury Employees Union v. Von Raab; United States v. Ursery; Pottawatomie v. Earls; and Gonzales v. Raich.

This anthology examines four major Court decisions related to juvenile justice and children's rights in America: "Ex parte Crouse," "In re Gault," "New Jersey v. T.L.O.," and "Roper v. Simmons.".

Examines the U.S. Supreme Court case involving fifteen-year-old Gerald Gault from Globe, Arizona, who was sentenced to six years in a juvenile detention center after being denied his basic rights according to the Constitution.

Explains how and why the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the Constitution protect the rights of those accused of a crime.

An overview of the Fourteenth Amendment that describes its history, purpose, components, and illustrative court cases, and includes the U.S. Constitution and a further-reading list.