Actually, the newly independent USA was governed by the Articles of Confederation, individual citizens freedoms and rights established by the Bill of Rights , the first 10 amendments to the US constitution, came later.

Police said the 'mistaken burglary' allegations had not come from them...They'd been called to his address before for 'domestic nature' incidents, and are going to refuse any bail application later today...Not looking good for Osar-baby.

Roses are red,
Violets are glorious,
Don't try to surprise
Oscar Pistorious.

No wonder he was so keen when she suggested a bit of "home invasion roleplay" to spice up Valentines Day.

Presumably the second shot was to tell her she'd made a false start?

Oscar should have got a taxi driver to organise her murder.
Then fake a mental breakdown.
It's the way forward.