The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees defendants the right to an attorney.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to an attorney in the United States.
The sixth amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees that in all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. The right to have an attorney.
The term used instead of "attorney" in the Constitution is "Counsel." This term appears in the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right of an accused person to have the assistance of Counsel for their defense in criminal prosecutions. The use of "Counsel" reflects the legal representation role, encompassing attorneys or lawyers who provide legal advice and advocacy.
The United States Constitution has several guarantees that apply to criminal cases. There are the guarantees associated with the Miranda warnings: the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. There are guarantees associated with the trial including the right to a jury trial. See the related links below. In 2012, the Supreme Court expanded the rights of defendants regarding the effective assistance of counsel when it comes to the process of plea bargaining.
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees several rights related to criminal prosecutions, including the right to a speedy trial, the right to confront witnesses against you, and the right to have legal counsel (an attorney). These protections are fundamental to ensuring a fair legal process for individuals accused of crimes.
The Sixth Amendment of the Bill of Rights, which guarantees the right to counsel, was incorporated at the state level through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause. In the landmark case of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states are required to provide an attorney to defendants who cannot afford one in criminal cases. This decision applied to Florida and ensured that the right to receive counsel is upheld in state courts.
No, only the prosecutor.
The 8th Amendment to the US Constitution. See the below link: :
Let me caution everyone who reads this by stating that It has been a while since I have reviewed 6th Amendment jurisprudence. If I remember correctly, a person has the right to have counsel present at all "critical moments" in a proceeding. However, I don't believe a line up to be a "critical moment." In other words, I don't believe a person has a constitutional right to have an attorney at a line up. Regardless, such a right would emanate from the 6th Amendment.
Can I serve a summons to the defendants attorney if the defendant cannot be found
The rule of "discovery."
Get a new attorney and have the new attorney ask for time to get into the case.