Your Rights

You have the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

• Você tem o direito de ser presumido inocente até que sua culpa seja provada.

• True / Verdadeiro

• False/Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: True

• Explanation: This principle means that a defendant is considered innocent until the prosecution proves their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

You can be searched without a warrant if police suspect you of illegal activity.

• Você pode ser revistado sem mandado se a polícia suspeitar de atividade ilegal.

• True/ Verdadeiro

• False / Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: False

• Explanation: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches. A warrant is typically required unless there are exigent circumstances or if illegal items are in plain view.

A police officer can arrest someone without any evidence if they think the person looks suspicious.

Um policial pode prender alguém sem qualquer evidência se achar que a pessoa parece suspeita.

• True/ Verdadeiro

• False/ Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: False

• Explanation: Police need probable cause to make an arrest, which means they must have sufficient evidence or reasons to believe a crime has been committed

Police can take your belongings whenever they want.

A polícia pode levar seus pertences/ suas coisas sempre que quiser.

• True / Verdadeiro

• False / Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: False

• Explanation: Like searches, seizures require probable cause and often a warrant, ensuring that personal property is not taken without just cause.

You can be compelled to testify against yourself in court.

• Você pode ser obrigado a testemunhar contra si mesmo em tribunal.

• True/ Verdadeiro

• False / Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: False

• Explanation: The Fifth Amendment grants the right against self-incrimination, allowing individuals to refuse to answer questions that could incriminate them.

Suspects must be read their Miranda Rights before police questioning.

• Os suspeitos devem ser lidos seus Direitos de Miranda antes do interrogatório policial.

• True / Verdadeiro

• False / Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: True

• Explanation: The Miranda Rights inform suspects of their right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning

You have the right to protection from physical harm during the justice process.

• Você tem direito à proteção contra danos físicos durante o processo judicial.

• True / Verdadeiro

• False / Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: True

• Explanation: It is the responsibility of the justice system to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in custody, including during trials

If you cannot afford an attorney, you are not entitled to legal representation.

Se você não puder pagar um advogado, não terá direito a representação legal.

• True / Verdadeiro

• False / Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: False

• Explanation: The Sixth Amendment ensures that defendants have the right to counsel, and if they cannot afford one, the state must provide an attorney.

In a criminal trial, a jury can decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty.

• Num julgamento criminal, um júri pode decidir se o réu é culpado ou inocente.

• True/ Verdadeiro

• False / Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: True

• Explanation: In criminal cases, a jury typically consists of 12 people who determine the verdict based on the evidence presented

The police are required to inform you of the charges against you at the time of your arrest.

• A polícia é obrigada a informá-lo das acusações contra você no momento da sua prisão.

• True / Verdadeiro

• False / Falso

Answer explanation

• Answer: True

• Explanation: Individuals have the right to know why they are being detained, which is a fundamental aspect of due process