Write a 650- to 800-word essay on the rights of the accused in the criminal trial process. In your essay, address the following key points:
? Due process
? What is due process?
? What is the role of due process in the criminal trial process?
? Why is due process important?
? Rights of the accused
? What rights are granted to the accused, and why are they important?
? Discuss and analyze key cases (Note: Do not use more than two sentences to summarize the facts of any particular case. Focus on the rights granted by the cases, not the details of the events leading to the case.)
? Your Analysis
? Discuss whether you believe the rights granted to the accused are appropriate. In other words, are the accused given too many rights, not enough rights, or just the right amount of rights? Explain and justify your reasoning.
? Cite at least two outside sources to support your research.
? Format your paper in accordance with the Axia Writing Handbook.
? Post your paper to your Individual Forum as an attachment
