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Which amendment guarantees that accused persons must be informed of the charges against them and that they have a right to cross-examine witnesses?
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∙ 6y ago
The Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to confront your accuser in court. It is just one of the rights guaranteed under due process.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe right to confront witnesses is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment.
There is a link below.
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∙ 13y ago6th amendment
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∙ 14y agothe sixth i believe
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∙ 14y agoAmendment number VI
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∙ 14y agoit is the sixth amendment
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∙ 15y agoAmendment 6
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∙ 6y agoamendment 6
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∙ 11y agofifth
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The accused persons must be informed of the charges against them and they have a right to cross-examine witnesses.?
6th amendment
The accused persons must be informed of the charges against them and they have a right to cross-examine witnesses?
It's the fifth amendment, also known as the Miranda Rights.
Which amendments guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
The speed trial clause is the first clause of the sixth amendment: 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.
What amendment guarantees a '' speedy trial''?
The 6th amendment: "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."
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 amendment from the constitution states the right to be informed of charges against you?
Sixth amendment
What significant influence did the English Parliament tradition have on the philosophy of government expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
It influenced itself on the us constitution by creating the 6th amendment: Further, the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires that the accused in a criminal prosecution shall "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."
What does The government must provide an accused person with a speedy and public trial.?
The 6th amendment gives the "accused" this right. See the wording of the 6th amendment below. Amendment 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. The 6th amendment gives the "accused" this right. See the wording of the 6th amendment below. Amendment 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.
What are 6 guarantees for a fair trail in amendment VI?
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy(1) and public trial(2), by an impartial jury(3) of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed(venue)(4), which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation(5); to be confronted with the witnesses against him(cross examination)(6); to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor(subpoena)(7), and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence(8).
What does 6th amendment guarentee?
Amendment 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.
Right of the 6th amendment?
Amendment 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.
What does the sixth amendment protect?
Amendment 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.
