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If you are accused of a crime do you have the legal right to hear the witnesses testimony against you?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes, because the 6th amendment to the US Constitutions ensures that in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to confrontation of the witnesses against him.
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Does the accused have to be present when witnesses speak against him?
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.
Can the prosecution witness be jailed?
i believe that its the witnesses choice wheather they want to see the person they accused of a crime, if the accused refuses it then that is there choice it should not be against the law not to allow a witness to see the accused.
How does the sixth amendment appear in the constitution?
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 where in 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.
Can you be convicted of a crime soley off the testimony of the victim with out evidence?
It IS possible if his testimony and knowledge is strong enough AND, what's more important, the jury believes them.
To convict for treason there must be either an open confession in court or at least?
The elements of treason are an action against the country to which you owe allegience with wrongful intent. All crimes can be proven by the testimony of witnesses, the testimony of experts and circumstantial evidence regardless of whether the accused made a confession. "Circumstantial evidence" means objects that tend to prove (or disprove) the accused committed the offense, examples would be a gun with the accused fingerprints, the accused's DNA at the crime scene, a victim's blood on the accused's clothes. etc. Obviously, the only direct proof of wrongful intent is what the accused says however, courts will assess the facts and circumstances of the case to deterimine whether wrongful intent existed not just what the accused says.
What are an accused man's rights in court?
In the US, someone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Under the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution, he is entitled to reasonable bail (if eligible), a right to counsel, a trial by a jury of his peers, and to be confronted with the witnesses against him. The accused cannot be forced to incriminate himself or to testify against himself.
What two things could happen for someone accused of treason to be convicted?
For a person to be convicted of treason in the U.S, they must confess to the crime in open court or there must be testimony of two witnesses to the same treasonous act. Espionage is similar, but much easier to convict.
What right is grandted by the sixth amendment?
The right for the accused toHave a speedy trialHave the trial held in county of which the crime was committedBe informed of why he/she was even arrestedHave witnesses presented AGAINST him/herBe given the right to present witnesses FOR him/herHave an attorney to defend him
What do you call a person who testifies under oath in court?
A person who testifies against you is often called a "perjurer" or "liar." (wink)AnswerThe opposing party's witnesses are generally called to testify against you. If you are being tried criminally, they are often called "State's witnesses."
Every person accused of a crime has the right to a?
(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. .
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.
How did the trial by jury system help people who were accused of crime?
It allowed the accused to produce witnesses and evidence to the court - so that a jury of their peers could analyse the facts of the case to bring a fair verdict.
