Smith is sleeping when the police knock on his door to question him regarding a kidnapping and rape. The police take him to the station because he doesn’t want to talk in front of his wife. He is put in a lineup but the victim is unable to identify him. In the interrogation room, Smith asked how he did, and the Detective replies, “You flunked.” After two hours of questioning, he signed a written confession admitting guilt. At his subsequent trial the only prosecution exhibit was the signed confession. The jury quickly returned guilty verdicts for kidnapping and rape.
-What constitutional amendment(s) are important in Smith's case?

Question

Smith is sleeping when the police knock on his door to question him regarding a kidnapping and rape. The police take him to the station because he doesn’t want to talk in front of his wife. He is put in a lineup but the victim is unable to identify him. In the interrogation room, Smith asked how he did, and the Detective replies, “You flunked.” After two hours of questioning, he signed a written confession admitting guilt. At his subsequent trial the only prosecution exhibit was the signed confession. The jury quickly returned guilty verdicts for kidnapping and rape. 
-What constitutional amendment(s) are important in Smith's case?

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The Fourth Amendment is relevant due to the police taking Smith to the station potentially without probable cause or a warrant, and the Fifth Amendment is important because it protects against self-incrimination, which is relevant given the signed confession after interrogation.

Smith Is Sleeping When the Police Knock on His Door