This assignment is designed to see if you are reading and understanding the material from your textbook and learn

Each of your answers should be written using your own words. Do not copy and paste from your textbook or an Internet source. Simply copying from the book word-for-word does not show me that you understand the concepts. Ensure you cite your work and add reference(s) at the end of your journal. This assignment is designed to see if you are reading and understanding the material from your textbook and learning modules, so these should be the sources you are citing in your work. You should not need to do research from additional resources unless the question specifically asks you to do so; you should not be Googling the answers for these questions.Please review the APA module under the "Getting Started" area if you need assistance.  As a criminal justice professional, it is imperative that you learn the finer aspects of writing.  Citing and referencing are part of the gradable criteria for your weekly work.All questions are worth 20 points:

1. Under what circumstances may a confession be deemed unconstitutional? Discuss each circumstance you identify.
2. Discuss, define, compare and contrast the law on the permissibility of ordinary and expert witnesses to give their opinions. Be sure to provide examples.
3. Discuss the functions of impeaching a witnesses' testimony and provide a real life example.
4. Define "hearsay". Provide an example and explain why it meets the definition of hearsay.
5. There are several "privileges" that may be available to certain witnesses under certain situations. Identify and explain at least three of these privileges. Also provide your thoughts regarding these privileges and explain whether you believe they protect information that should or should not be protected.

Journal Assignment Grading:Each assignment is given equal weight out of 100 points.; each question is worth 20 points. If a question is not answered, no points will be received for that response. Each question is weighted equally.