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What are the Concepts of Bill
of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is an enumeration
of civil and political rights that are
self-executing (no need of
implementing legislation) and
serves as a restriction upon the
powers of the State.
How Are Rights Classified?
1. Natural Rights
2. Constitutional Rights
3. Statutory Rights
Natural Rights
Are God-given rights acknowledged by
everybody to be morally good.
1.It
must be issued upon “probable cause”;
2.The “probable cause” must be determined personally by
the judge;
3.Such judge must examine under oath or affirmation the
complainant and the witnesses that he may produce; and
4.The warrant must particularly describe the place to be
searched and the person or thing to be seized.
What is the Consequence of an Invalid Search or Seizure
or Arrest?
In the following instance, search and seizure may be made without warrant:
Example: The
accused driving a vehicle was stopped
at the checkpoint, and when the vehicle was
inspected, the soldier asked permission to see the
contents of a bag which is partially covered by the
spare tire. The accused consented, and upon
inspection, the bag was found to contain marijuana.
The Court ruled that there was valid waiver.
2. Where search is an incident to lawful arrest, provided
that the search is made contemporaneous to the arrest and
within the permissible area of search.
Example: