List and describe briefly the protections afforded criminal defendants by the Bill of Rights. (Hint: There are at least 4 principal protections for criminal defendants in the Bill of Rights.

1.List and describe briefly the protections afforded criminal defendants by the Bill of Rights. (Hint: There are at least 4 principal protections for criminal defendants in the Bill of Rights. Bonus: Identify what we mean when we speak of the “Bill of Rights.”) (3 points)

2. Suppose Frank and Bonnie are living together in an apartment. Frank is the suspect in an investigation of illegal drug sales to local high school students. If Frank or Bonnie consents to a police search of the premises, then the police are not required to first obtain a warrant. What if Frank and Bonnie disagree, with Bonnie wanting to grant permission while Frank forbids the police to enter? Should the police be required to obtain a search warrant before searching? What if Frank denies permission to enter but the police go back later, when Frank is not home, and Bonnie consents to the search? Can the drug paraphernalia and bags of cocaine found in plain site in the apartment be admitted into evidence against Frank? (3 points)

3. Define discovery, and identify and explain at least three of the most important forms of discovery. (4 points)