2007-01-28 17:45:47 · 9 answers · asked by aliah_natasya2003 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The two basic rights are the presumption that the defendant is innocent, and the burden on the prosecution to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Also the rights to:
remain silent
confront witnesses
have a public trial
have a jury trial
have a speedy trial
be represented by an attorney
receive adequate representation
not be tried twice for the same offense ("double jeopardy").
2007-01-28 17:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most prominent ones (in the United States) are detailed in the U.S. Constitution in the Bill of Rights - i.e. you have a right to free speech (or silence) (First Amendment), you have a right to privacy and freedom from investigation or arrest without probable cause or a warrant (Fourth Amendment), you cannot be forced to testify against yourself, and if found innocent of a crime cannot be tried again for it (so-called "double jeopardy") (Fifth Amendment), you cannot be forced to pay excessive bail or be subjected to torture (Eight Amendment). And last but not least, the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees you the right to a speedy public trial by a jury of your peers, the right to know who your accusers are and what you are accused of ("habeas corpus"), the right to call witnesses in your defense, and the right to a lawyer (either your own or a public-provided one). Although presumption of innocence is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, it's implied by the 5th and 6th amendments and the judicial tradition preceding that.
2007-01-29 02:00:05 · answer #2 · answered by astazangasta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to the first poster. Being accused and being proved are two different things, unless you open your mouth and give a load of circumstantial evidence by saying and acting guilty.
2007-01-29 01:52:36 · answer #3 · answered by Randall A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to everyones belief......you have to convince the court you are not guilty....you basically have no rights.....unless you call excessive bail and uneducated representation rights.
2007-01-29 01:54:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to shut the hell up
You have the right to have an ambulance-chaser speak for you
You are also presumed to be innocent, so shutting up might be the best advice.
2007-01-29 01:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on how much money the accused has,, we have the best "Justice" money can buy.
2007-01-29 01:51:31 · answer #6 · answered by pompanopete0 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to remain silent; you have the right to an attorney;if you do not have one, one will be appointed to you. You have a right to have your case pled.
2007-01-29 02:00:47 · answer #7 · answered by NightShade13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of his rights is to be presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
2007-01-29 01:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by Belen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LEGAL ADVICE, IF YOUR POOR A COURT APPOINTED LAWYER.
2007-01-29 01:53:26 · answer #9 · answered by queenie one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋