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That depends on the law of the country that person is in. In many country's the evidence is weighed by judges only, rather then letting any tom dick and harry make these life changing decisions
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∙ 13y agoYes, a person accused of a crime has the right to a speedy and public trial, the assistance of counsel of their defense, and a trial by jury.
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∙ 13y agoIt means that you have the right to have your case tried in front of a jury, if you so desire.
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∙ 11y ago6th amendment
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What are the protections given to citizens accused of crime's such as the right to a laywer and the right to a speedy trail are known as?
You're from Mrs. Beshiri's class, aren't you?
What are the six rights guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution?
The right to a speedy and public trial, the right to an impartial jury of your peers, the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusations against you, the right to be confronted by the witnesses against you, the right to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in your favor, the right to assistance of counsel for your defense.
Does a person accused of a crime have the right to have any judge he or she wants?
No.
Where does it say in the bill of rights that a person accused of a crime is entitled to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury?
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states in part, "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 have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law,..."
Protections given to the citizens accused of crimes such as right to a lawyer and right to speedy trial?
right to lawyer, speedy trial
In article 3 a person accused of a crime has the right to what type of trial?
In article 3 of the Constitution, a person accused of a crime has the right to a trial by jury. This means that their case will be heard and decided by a group of their peers who will determine their innocence or guilt.
What does The right to a fair trial if accused mean?
it guarantees a person who has been accused of a crime the right to a layer even if he/she cant afford one.
What does the sixth amendment guarantee us?
• The right to a speedy trial! • The right to a public trial! • The right to notified of the nature and circumstances of the alleged crime! • The right to confront a witness who will testify against the accused! • The right to find a witness who will speak in favor of the accused! •The right to a lawyer! •J
What does Amendment Six assures the accused?
the right to a speedy trial
Rights the accused has when suspected of a crime?
-speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the same state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed.-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-to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.(Sixth Amendment of the Constitution)
Which American legal practices did not come from Roman Law of Nations?
A person accused of a crime did not come from Roman Law of Nations.
Why is it important to protect the rights of a person accused of a crime?
One reason why it's important to protect the rights of a person accused of a crime, is because the person might turn out to be innocent. The US Constitution guarantees the right to due process.
