In September of 2017, the police knocked on Elizabeth's door in Los Angeles, stating that they needed to search her home in connection with a recent burglary in the neighborhood. Elizabeth asked if the police had a search warrant. The police were unable to produce a warrant. They proceeded to come in to the house and search. The police found evidence they allege connects Elizabeth to the crime of burglary. The police arrested Elizabeth for burglary. The government alleged Elizabeth broke into her neighbor's house and stole $5,000. The judge set Elizabeth's bail at $20 million. 

She could not pay it, so she was detained in jail until her trial, which began in September of 2023. Elizabeth represented herself at trial. She was never informed that a public defender could be available to represent her, and she could not afford to hire an attorney. During the trial, Elizabeth chose not to testify, and the judge informed the jury that they could use this fact against Elizabeth. Elizabeth also did not call on her own witnesses to testify on her behalf at trial because she was not aware she had the right to do so. The jury found Elizabeth guilty and the judge sentenced Elizabeth to life in prison.

 

Identify which constitutional amendment(s) are involved and any constitutional rights that have been violated. Describe why those rights were violated.

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