10 Questions
What rights are protected in Section 1 of the text?
Life, liberty, and property without due process of law; equal protection of the laws.
According to Section 2, what must be determined personally by the judge before issuing a search warrant or warrant of arrest?
Probable cause
What does Section 3 state about the inviolability of privacy of communication and correspondence?
It shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.
What is the consequence of obtaining evidence in violation of Section 3?
Any evidence obtained in violation of Section 3 shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.
What types of items are individuals protected from unreasonable searches and seizures in Section 2?
Persons, houses, papers, and effects
What is the significance of due process of law in Section 1?
Due process of law ensures that no person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without following the established legal procedures.
Explain the conditions under which a search warrant or warrant of arrest can be issued according to Section 2.
A search warrant or warrant of arrest can only be issued upon probable cause, determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses. It must particularly describe the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
What are the limitations on the privacy of communication and correspondence according to Section 3?
The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.
Under what circumstances can evidence be deemed inadmissible according to Section 3?
Any evidence obtained in violation of the inviolable privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.
What protections does Section 2 provide for the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects?
Section 2 ensures protection against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose, and requires the issuance of search warrants or warrants of arrest only upon probable cause and with specific descriptions.
Study Notes
Constitutional Rights
- No person can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
- Everyone has the right to equal protection under the laws.
Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
- The right to be secure in one's person, house, papers, and effects is inviolable.
- Unreasonable searches and seizures of any nature or purpose are prohibited.
- Search warrants or warrants of arrest require probable cause, determined by a judge after examination of the complainant and witnesses under oath or affirmation.
- Search warrants must particularly describe the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
Privacy of Communication and Correspondence
- The privacy of communication and correspondence is inviolable, except when:
- Authorized by a lawful court order, or
- Public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.
- Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section is inadmissible in any proceeding.
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