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A person accused of a crime must be offered a lawyer. If the person can't afford a lawyer, the courts will appoint one for free.

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A person accused of a crime in Illinois must stand trial in?

Illinois


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No. They must be afforded the OPPORTUNITY to be represented by counsel.


A person must come before this group if he or shes is accused of committing a crime?

A person accused of committing a crime must come before a court or a judicial body to answer the charges against them. This process typically involves an arraignment, where the accused is formally informed of the charges and can enter a plea. The court proceedings ensure that the accused has the opportunity to defend themselves and that justice is served according to the law.


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Miranda rights


What is the difference between guilty or not guilty?

Guilty means that a person admits to committing the crime they were accused of. Not guilty means that a person denies committing the crime and the prosecution must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in court.


Which decision by the Warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot?

Gideon v. wainwright


Which decisions by the warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot afford one?

Gideon v. wainwright


When a citizen is accused of a crime the government must follow what?

Due Process of Law.


If you are ever accused of a crime you must receive a blank trial by jury?

"fair and impartial" (???)


Will A person charged with a felony crime appear in a lower court?

In the US, yes. To even be charged, the accused must be arraigned and appear (or waive appearance) in a preliminary hearing.


What is the right of the accused?

Officers must tell the suspect that they have the right to remain silent and that they do not have to confuse to their crime.


What decision by warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot afford one?

Gideon v. Wainwright