Due Process of Law: Crash Course Government and Politics #28

This week Craig is going to continue our discussion of due process. Technically, we started last week with the 4th amendment and search and seizure, but this week we’re going to look at the 5th and 6th amendments and how they ensure a fair trial. We’ll talk about some stuff you tend to hear a lot on tv, like your right to an attorney and a jury of your peers and also terms like “double jeopardy” and “pleading the fifth”. Now, this stuff can get pretty complicated, which is where lawyers come in handy, but it’s important to know your liberties to keep the police and other judicial officers in check.

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[jbjba]

You guys should do an entire crash course on law.

[CommittingSudoku]

i wonder if any high profile lawyers play ace attorney

[SelenaC_anime]

No fair for using Phoenix Wright as clickbait.

[exodia]

Thank I will try to remember to not ask for coffee when am I get arrested.

[occams]

OBJECTION!
See, the real point of discussion here is whether it's a stepladder or simply a ladder.
Or... is it a folding ladder?

[electromika]

Objection! Phoenix Wright uses the old Japanese legal system! Damn clickbait!

[josse]

Saw Phoenix Wright in the thumbnail and I instantly clicked this

[CGMushrom]

My teacher showed this to us
This video is very helpful!

[karebear]

Pretty sure my best friend decided she wanted to become a lawyer after playing Ace Attorney....Thankfully she realizes court doesn't work like the game.

But it should.

[michaelsollitto]

Craig- Outstanding job explaining due process. My students loved this episode (and you)! Keep up with the great videos!

[careecampbell]

This stuff is quality. I don't know a thing about law and am taking an onl class for aviation law. I am glad this guy can explain this stuff. I am learning more from these videos than the course.

[jasonmaa]

I wish to exercise my right to use a magatama saturated with magical spirit medium powers in conjunction with a bracelet that allows me to sense habitual twitches when people lie and a necklace fitted with the ability to perceive and categorize human emotion in order to defend myself in court.

[thesquirrelisking]

Do keep in mind that if you ask the cops for coffee you are in effect waving your right to remain silent and have to reestablish that right otherwise they can start interrogating you.

[GodotOfficial]

Using Phoenix Wright instead of Godot aka the coolest goddamn prosecutor in the history of humankind? Instant dislike.

[milespi]

That is partly how it works, you can't just walk away, after being told "you are not under arrest" if there is indication a crime was committed or being committed and an officer is conducting an investigation or fact finding. And there is indication you are a participant or witness. You are compelled to stay.

[TheFireflyGrave]

Eventually, one of the CC science series will get around to telling us about Dew Process and the circle will be complete.

[truboo]

~95% of comments: "OBJECTION! PHOENIX WRIGHT CLICKBAIT!"
The remaining ~5%: "Yeah, you should probably also ask if you're free to leave if you ask if you're arrested and they say no."

[We_know_somethings.....]

Dear Crash Course, Thank you for the amazing work you do. I have learned a tremendous amount about the world we live in through your videos. You a awesome group of people, I just wish there were organisations like yourself doing similar work for the UK. I know that most of the topics you cover are not specific to the US e.g. the sciences but it would be great to learn about government and politics of here. Thanks and keep doing what your do

[masonicrl]

I love watching Craig's videos in 0.5 speed because he sounds like hes drunk! :)

[TheJaredtheJaredlong]

None of this matters if the police aren't educated well enough to know this stuff themselves. Police receive more shooting training than they receive civil rights training. The fact that police can get away with murder also means none of this matters because the police will never be punished for ignoring all your rights.