Cengage Advantage Books: Business Law 9th Edition by Arnold Goldman ,William Sigismond

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Reynolds, an unemployed 25-year-old, was stopped on a busy expressway by city police officers in his home town of Nashville, Tennessee, for an alleged violation of motor vehicle laws. Police claimed that Reynolds had been clocked driving at over 95 miles an hour but refused to stop for two pursuing patrol cars. (It was well-known through the car manufacturers published literature that the model car Reynolds was driving was incapable of speeds over 70 miles an hour). During the police chase, Reynold's car was forced off the road and three police officers immediately worked their way toward Reynolds to make an arrest for speeding. Reynolds was frightened since the police officers didn't seem interested in hearing what he had to say about the charge of driving 95 miles an hour. They brutally attacked him, kicked him in the knees, and punched him in the face. They then struck him with their nightsticks while he was on the ground. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, released, and then thrown in jail for three days before seeing a judge for an initial hearing to officially be told of the charges against him. While in jail, Reynolds requested to talk with an attorney but his request was denied. During an interrogation, Reynolds was forced into admitting that he was driving over 95 mph while the speed limit was 70 mph.
Questions
1. Every U.S. citizen has certain basic rights and civil liberties. In Reynolds case, which of his basic rights and civil liberties were violated?
2. I f this case goes to trail, will Reynolds be tried in a civil or criminal court? Explain the advantages and disadvantages.
3. I f Reynolds is convicted in the lower court that has authority to try his case, may he appeal to a higher level court?
4. What will happen if Reynolds cannot afford an attorney?