CASE 4.2
Adam is a 16-year-old who has a history of strange behavior. He is now being homeschooled by his mother because he has a difficult time relating to his peers. His psychologist has diagnosed him with bipolar disorder. One afternoon, Adam goes to the high school that he once attended. He brings his father's revolver and attempts to shoot a few of his former classmates and a teacher. He misses all of his targets and flees the school. He is later apprehended in his home when the principal is able to identify him through the school's video surveillance.
-Adam's lawyer attempts to have Adam's confession thrown out of the criminal trial as evidence because he believes the confession was obtained unfairly. Which amendment will Adam's lawyer use to argue against the use of his confession

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Adam's lawyer will most likely use the Fifth Amendment to argue against the use of his confession as evidence. The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from self-incrimination, meaning that individuals have the right to remain silent and not testify against themselves in a criminal trial. If Adam's confession was obtained unfairly, such as through coercion or without informing him of his rights, his lawyer could argue that it violated his Fifth Amendment rights and should not be used as evidence in court.

CASE 4.2 Adam Is a 16-Year-Old Who Has a History of Strange