Everyone has a right to a fair trial. Where do you find that?

Question

I know a lawyer has the right to represent who he chooses. And the reason for that is that everyone, including quilty ones have the right to a fair trial. Where do I find that in writing in the ethics or guildlines anywhere?

Answer 1

In the US, the 6th Amendment.

"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."

The notion of "fair trial" is inherent in the protections, and the requirement for an impartial jury, as well as 5th Amendment due process considerations.

Answer 2

Actually nowhere is reference made to a fair trial believe it or not. We are talking about the US right. If so the closest we come is this from the sixth amendment: "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed," Notice that the word "fair" is not used anywhere. Speed and public yes but we have to rely on due process to make it fair. And of course that all important "impartial jury."

Answer 3

It's the sixth (for criminal offenses) and seventh (for civil cases) amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 4

When you have facts of one taking an innocent person's life they should get the death penalty right away, no waiting 10 or 20 years.

Answer 5

US constitution