According to the Fifth Sixth and Seventh Amendments what rights are held by people accused of crimes?

Answer 1

Article [V.] No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Article [VI.] 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, and 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, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Amend.html

Answer 2

The Fifth Amendment protects the accused against: Trial without a grand jury indictment. Double Jeopardy Right not to self incriminate (Right to remain silent) Deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process.

The sixth amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial, counsel by an attorney, right to confront witnesses against the accused, the right to know the charges against them, and the right to subpoena their own witnesses.

Answer 3

The 6th Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, sets forth the rights related to criminal prosecution. One of the rights is the right to a speedy trial.