Violations of laws by the state of Illinois

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Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and sizures, shall not be violated, AND NO WARRANTS SHALL ISSUE, BUT UPON PROBABLE CAUSE, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularlydescribing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.


Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without Due process of law ; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.


Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall habe been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense
 

Amendment VII

EXCESSIVE BAIL shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted


Amendment XIV

SECTION 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject ot the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunitites of citizens of the United States' nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the law.