2006-09-13 13:47:21 · 10 answers · asked by sportyhoe 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
ok there really is nothing to say i am working on this study guide for my intro to criminal justice class and i cant find the answer in the book and it says The constitiution forbids laws that make a persons status a crime true or false
2006-09-13 14:14:47 · update #1
Corgryph was pretty close when he talked about Section 9 of Article I. He missed it by talking about ex post facto laws when the phrase he wanted was teh "Bill of attainder" mentioned in the same clause. Ex post facto laws are laws that make things that have already happened illegal.
But the answer is true, based on the interpretation of the clause forbidding Congress from passing bills of attainder. The link below is a link to findlaw where it discusses this clause. You might want to bookling the homepage for Findlaw for professionals for future reference. They have some very good discussions of various laws and are a great reference to the actual law for most federal laws and court cases.
2006-09-13 15:50:34 · answer #1 · answered by Steve R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rather than giver you your answer, I'll tell you where to look.
Check out Article I Sections 9 and 10 ("ex post facto" laws), and the 14th Amendment. That should be enough to give you your answer, if you read the sections and read what the terms mean.
2006-09-13 21:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. You cannot be arrested for being a drug addict. That is your status. You can be arrested for violating laws like driving under the influence or dealing drugs. Those are crimes.
2006-09-13 21:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The constitution & bill of rights forbids a lot of stuff that is now taken as normal here in America. such as illegal search and seizures. The right to privacy. Etc.
2006-09-13 20:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You’re talking about the 5th amendment, self-incrimination or right to a trial, either way true
2006-09-13 21:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Wile E. Chipotle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you be more specific? I think I know what you're driving at, but you need to add more details. Then I can respond with some thought.
2006-09-13 21:11:27 · answer #6 · answered by Shelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe but ppl get picked up n cali 4 havin gang affiliations all the time
2006-09-13 20:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define "status."
2006-09-13 20:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rather true
2006-09-17 02:25:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the HELL are you talking about?
2006-09-13 20:54:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋