The correct response is the Fifth Amendment. The Fifth Amendment includes protections against self-incrimination, which means that statements made under duress, such as torture, cannot be used as evidence.
A suspect is arrested and questioned by the police about possible involvement in a terrorism plot. Based on their interrogation, the police charge the suspect with terrorism. The suspect’s lawyer asks the judge to dismiss the charges because the police used torture on the suspect. What amendment gives the lawyer the ability to claim this?(1 point)
Responses
the Fifth Amendment
the Fifth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Third Amendment
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