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Does the accused have to be present when witnesses speak against him?
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∙ 14y ago
The accused has the right to confront witnesses against him. There have been some exceptions, such as when children of very young ages are to testify against their adult rapist/molester. One should check with a local attorney for details specific to their situation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoA man accused of a crime in court does have the right to hear the witnesses against him. This right is given in the Sixth Amendment.
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Is it always necessary to have witneses who speak out against the accused in court?
No. In some cases there are no witnesses.
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)
How does the sixth amendment help us?
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 defense.
If your 12 year old is accused of a sexual offense can police or cps speak with him without the parents present in NY state?
A parent is not required in most situations. However, a child advocate must be present to represent the best interests of the child.
What is the present time of speak?
I/you/we/they speak. He/she/it speaks. The present participle is speaking.
What is the present infinitive of speak?
to speak
Present tense of speak in the sentence?
I am speaking to you. - present continuousI often speak to her. She never speaks to me. - present simple.
What the present tense of speak?
I/you/we/they speak. He/she/it speaks.
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 is the present perfect tense of speak?
The present perfect tense of speak is:I/You/We/They have spoken.He/She/It has spoken.
What does the sixth amendment protect us from?
The right to a speedy trialThe right to a public trialThe right to be judged by an impartial juryThe right to be notified of the nature and circumstances of the alleged crimeThe right to confront witnesses who will testify against the accusedThe right to find witnesses who will speak in favor of the accusedThe right to have a lawyer:)
What is spoke in present tense?
spoke in present tense is speak...least i think so... speak speak spoke spoken Don't speak to me. He spoke to me last night. I have spoken to him.
