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What does the sixth amendment mean?
it means that everybody has the right to a speedy and public trial
What can happen if one's right to a speedy trial is denied?
It can't be denied. It is in the Constitution that you have the right to a speedy and public trial. That doesn't mean the trial will be a quick trial, it means the trial will be started quickly. If that isa denied, than you can sue them, or appeal, or try to take it to the Supreme Court.Another View: I assume you are still being held in jail - file a Writ of Habeus Corpus citing the denial of your Constitutional right to a speedy trial. This should have the effect of releasing you from custody. After consultation with an attorney you can come to a decision as to whether you wish to bring suit or not.
What does incorporation mean in reference to the bill of rights?
It means the legal right give to citizens of a country to fair hearing.
What does the 6th amendment mean?
if ur arrested u have the right to have ur trial pretty soon, and the government can keep u in jail without trying you. the trial has to be public so everyone knows what is happening.
What does Due Process of Law mean?
When talking about the United States of America it is the right of every person, under our jurisdiction (without regard to citizenship or crime the person is accused, from petty theft to mass murder/terrorism), to the same fair rules and due process in all cases brought to trial before any of our courts from the local county court all the way up to the Supreme Court. This is guaranteed in our Bill of Rights and other Amendments, primarily in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments and partially in the Fourth. Other countries may differ on their exact standards of Due Process.
What does right to a speedy trial witnesses etc mean?
It means that you can speed up a trial if u are the one accused. Plus, u have a right to have witnesses, and other things.
What does procedaral due process mean?
Procedural due process is a right that is granted to every American citizen. This is the ability of every citizen to be given a fair and just trial for crimes they are accused of.
What does it mean when a person waived speedy trial?
The United States Constitution affords the criminally accused the right to trial by jury. During pretrial motions the accused may be offered a plea bargain or court adjudication rather than conviction. In this case the defendant waives their right to trial and the case closes.
What does it mean when a person pleads the fifth amendment?
In the 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution it says:"No person... shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself..."This means a person on trial is free to refuse to answer any question he is asked in court.
Why Is it important for a juror to be impartial?
Objective, in this case, would mean "open-minded" and without bias one way or the other. Willing to listen neutrally, to both sides of the argument.
What does provisions concerning prosecutions mean?
Provisions concerning prosecution in the constitution say that everyone has a right to a fair trial. The provision says that all are innocent until proven guilty.
Why does he US protects the right of people accused of crimes?
Because they are accused of crimes it does not mean they committed those crimes.
What is prosecuted mean?
"Prosecuted" refers to the legal process of bringing someone to trial for a crime they are accused of committing. It involves the government or a designated authority presenting evidence against the accused in a court of law to seek a conviction. The term can also imply the act of pursuing legal action to enforce a right or claim.
What does it mean you have the right not to be imprisoned?
The likely context is "imprisoned without trial" or "imprisoned for things you did not do." Under the US Constitution, this could refer to the concept of "habeas corpus" (proof of a crime) and one's right to a fair and speedy trial, to legal representation, and to a trial by a jury of one's peers. There do still exist a number of situations, especially concerning terrorism, where individuals may find themselves detained without benefit of counsel or trial.
What does the right to a speedy trial mean and how does it impact the legal process?
The right to a speedy trial means that a person accused of a crime has the right to have their case heard in court without unnecessary delays. This right is meant to ensure that individuals are not held in legal limbo for extended periods of time. It impacts the legal process by requiring cases to be resolved in a timely manner, preventing prolonged pretrial detention and ensuring that justice is served efficiently.
What does trial ineffective mean in a case of law?
"Trial ineffective" refers to situations where there are significant errors or irregularities during a trial that compromise the defendant's right to a fair trial. This could include issues such as incompetence of legal representation, biased jury selection, or improper admission of evidence, leading to the possibility of a mistrial or appeal.
How is love fair?
"All is fair in love and war". The meaning is, anything you do in the name of love is fair. Note, that 'fair' does not mean 'right' or 'correct'!
