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Why must a jury be from the state or district in which a crime was committed?
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Because you are being charged with a violation of yourstate's laws not some other state's laws, and you are being tried by a "jury of your peers."
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To ensure a fair and impartial jury in a federal case the jury members must .?
come from the state or district where the crime took place. hope this helps :)
In article 3 a person accused of a crime has the right to what type of trial?
You have the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury of your peers. The Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed. It does not guarantee a jury of one's peers.
What is guaranteed in all federal criminal trials?
There is a garnette to have a jury and the trial to be held in state where crime was committed.
Where does it say in the bill of rights that a person accused of a crime is entitled to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury?
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states in part, "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,..."
What was the number of the amendment for judged by your peers?
Although people generally BELIEVE this is in the Constitution of the US, it does not say specifically that you are entitled to a trial by "a jury of your peers."What it DOES say (in the Sixth Amendment) is that you are guaranteed the right to "a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed."
Can you be indicted before going to jail?
Secret/Sealed indictments are handed up by a Grand Jury at the conclusion of the District Attorney's presentation if the Grand Jury finds that there is probable cause a crime has been committed. Grand Jury proceedings are secret. Contact the local District Attorney to may arrangement for an arraignment without an arrest warrant having to be issued.
What amendment guaranteesthe defendant a jury trial?
The sixth amendment to the constitution assures a trial by an impartial jury. The exact text is: "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."
Why is a trial is held in the state where the crime was committed?
cause then witnesses can testify cause they know the area
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.
What rights does the sixth amendment guarantee accused criminals during their trails?
"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." - The Bill of Rights
Which body has the power to decide the officials guilt or innocence?
No one but a supreme being if there is one (a god some might say)....and if there is that judgment, it does not come until after death.....but legally speaking the district attorney of the state brings forth charges to a judge and if there is enough evidence that such a crime was committed a trial commences and a judge or jury of your peers will find you guilty or innocent.
What does the 6th amendment state specifically?
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.
