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(in the US) Be faced by, and question, their accuser and the witnesses against them - to legal representtion - to be tried by a fair and impartial jury of their peers - not to expect any 'cruel and unusual' punishment. .
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Does a person accused of a crime have the right to have any judge he or she wants?
No.
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.
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.
What are rights of person accused of a crime?
The right to have an attorney & be presented with the Crown's case prior to the trial.
Whats it called when Each person accused of a crime must be read his right to remain silent?
Miranda rights
A man accused of crime in court has a right to what?
The right to remain silent, which is proved through the US Supreme Court Case Miranda v. Arizona. He has the right to an attorney. He has the right to a jury of his peers.
How did roman law protect the right of an accused person?
how did roman law protect the rights of an accused person?
Can you explain what amendment 6 to the constitution means in fifth grade language?
That amendment means that when a person is accused of a crime, the person has a right to a trial that is not delayed too long. The person has a right for the trial to be public and not secret. The person has a right to be judged by people who are fair and have not already made up their minds. The person has a right to know what he's being accused of, and the right to know who is accusing him and who the witnesses are who are against him. The person also has a right to find witnesses in his favor, and the person has the right to get help from a lawyer.
What major court ruling gave a person accused of a crime the right to have a lawyer?
Unless they waive the right (by chossing to represent themselves, for example) they are always entitled to a legal representative.
A person accused of a crime has the right to speedy trial?
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
What is the right of the accused?
Officers must tell the suspect that they have the right to remain silent and that they do not have to confuse to their crime.
