CASE 4.2 Adam Is a 16-Year-Old Who Has a History of Strange

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CASE 4.2
Adam is a 16-year-old who has a history of strange behavior. He is now being homeschooled by his mother because he has a difficult time relating to his peers. His psychologist has diagnosed him with bipolar disorder. One afternoon, Adam goes to the high school that he once attended. He brings his father's revolver and attempts to shoot a few of his former classmates and a teacher. He misses all of his targets and flees the school. He is later apprehended in his home when the principal is able to identify him through the school's video surveillance.
-Adam's lawyer attempts to have Adam's confession thrown out of the criminal trial as evidence because he believes the confession was obtained unfairly. Which amendment will Adam's lawyer use to argue against the use of his confession

• A)Fourth
• B)Fifth
• C)Sixth
• D)Eighth

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Definitions:

Chronic Depression

A persistent state of depression lasting for an extended period, often characterized by low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Bipolar II

A bipolar disorder characterized by patterns of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes that are typical of Bipolar I.

Heroin

An opioid drug derived from morphine, highly addictive and illegal, commonly associated with serious public health issues.

Morphine

An opioid medication derived from the opium poppy, used primarily to relieve severe pain by directly acting on the central nervous system.