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Every person charged with a criminal offense has the following rights:
1. The right to be informed of your crimes.
2. The right to remain silent.
3. The right to an attorney present during any and all questioning.
4. The right to have an attorney appointed if the accused cannot afford one.
5. The right to due process and equal protections of the law.
6. The right to a fair and speedy trial.
7. The right to a unbaised jury of your peers.
8. The right to protection against double jepordy if you're cleared (found not guilty) of the crime to-which you're accused of.
9. The right to a writ of habeus corpus (to be brought before a judge)
10. The right to an appeal (depending on the circumstances)
What else can I help you with?
How did roman law protect the right of an accused person?
how did roman law protect the rights of an accused person?
What does The right to a fair trial if accused mean?
it guarantees a person who has been accused of a crime the right to a layer even if he/she cant afford one.
Which Amendment gives an accused person the right to be tried by a jury?
#6
What amendment say every person accused of a crime is entitled to a lawyer?
the 6th amendment
Can you explain what amendment 6 to the constitution means in fifth grade language?
That amendment means that when a person is accused of a crime, the person has a right to a trial that is not delayed too long. The person has a right for the trial to be public and not secret. The person has a right to be judged by people who are fair and have not already made up their minds. The person has a right to know what he's being accused of, and the right to know who is accusing him and who the witnesses are who are against him. The person also has a right to find witnesses in his favor, and the person has the right to get help from a lawyer.
How did roman law protect the right of an accused person?
how did roman law protect the rights of an accused person?
Does a person accused of a crime have the right to have any judge he or she wants?
No.
What does The right to a fair trial if accused mean?
it guarantees a person who has been accused of a crime the right to a layer even if he/she cant afford one.
Which Amendment gives an accused person the right to be tried by a jury?
#6
What amendment say every person accused of a crime is entitled to a lawyer?
the 6th amendment
Can you explain what amendment 6 to the constitution means in fifth grade language?
That amendment means that when a person is accused of a crime, the person has a right to a trial that is not delayed too long. The person has a right for the trial to be public and not secret. The person has a right to be judged by people who are fair and have not already made up their minds. The person has a right to know what he's being accused of, and the right to know who is accusing him and who the witnesses are who are against him. The person also has a right to find witnesses in his favor, and the person has the right to get help from a lawyer.
If someone is to plead guilty what are their rights under the Sixth Amendment?
The Sixth Amendment gives you these rights; 1. Every person has a right to a speedy trial. 2.Accused people must be informed of the charge or charges brought against them. 3.If a case comes to trial, the accused persons have the right to question people who are witnesses against them. They can also bring their own witnesses who have evidence to support their case. 4.A person accused of an offense has the right to be represented in court by an attorney. (And since 1963, a person who can't afford a lawyer must have one provided by the court.)
Every person is accused of a crime must be represented by an attorney?
No. They must be afforded the OPPORTUNITY to be represented by counsel.
What are rights of person accused of a crime?
The right to have an attorney & be presented with the Crown's case prior to the trial.
Of the following which citizens' right does the Fifth Amendment protect?
the accused person
Why is it important to protect the rights of a person accused of a crime?
One reason why it's important to protect the rights of a person accused of a crime, is because the person might turn out to be innocent. The US Constitution guarantees the right to due process.
Is it Ethical for a criminal defense lawyer to represent a person believed to be guilty?
It is the right of an accused person to be represened in a trial. A lawyer has a duty to represent an accused person unless by doing so he is in conflict and will not be able to effectively discharge his duty.
